Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $2498 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $274 | $354 | $1174 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $169 | $44 | $175 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $108 | $81 | $313 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $51 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $95 | $49 | $196 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $60 | $6 | $78 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $44 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $10 | $2 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $8 | $11 | $54 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $41 | $9 | $44 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $55 | $23 | $142 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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