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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1321 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $844 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $98 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $121 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $25 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $95 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $9 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $14 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $24 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $23 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $14 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $19 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |