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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $2498 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $1174 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $175 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $51 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $196 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $78 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $54 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $20 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $82 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $44 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $64 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |