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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $678 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $114 | $157 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $165 | $261 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $38 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $133 | $209 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $7 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $21 | $63 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $28 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $45 | $110 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $30 | $107 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $59 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $31 | $54 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow |