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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | 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. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |