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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $1174 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $175 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $313 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $51 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $196 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $54 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $142 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $64 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 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. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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. | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |