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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |