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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $114 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $165 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $38 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $133 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $29 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $29 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $45 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $30 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $59 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |