Barbados vs Bogota vs Istanbul vs Larnaca vs Mexico City

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 110,000 10,978,360 15,520,000 144,900 8,850,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Turkish Greek Spanish
Level of English Very high Low Low High Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Istanbul Airport (IST) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit November - May January - March, December April - June, September and October March - May, October - December March - May, October, November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted everywhere Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1097 $659 $1959 $1867
Rent $1054 $480 $354 $678 $778
Groceries $234 $82 $44 $157 $281
Dining out $345 $174 $81 $261 $182
Cafe $75 $22 $18 $56 $49
Coworking space $321 $77 $49 $209 $159
Mobile internet $49 $11 $3 $35 $25
Public transportation $35 $23 $6 $63 $11
Taxis $106 $28 $6 $42 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $2 $45 $24
Sport and cultural events $37 $22 $11 $28 $81
Museums and sights $36 $7 $15 $8 $20
Nightlife $96 $46 $22 $110 $64
Gym $86 $15 $9 $107 $69
Yoga $130 $57 $23 $105 $65
Massage $99 $37 $15 $54 $51
SIM card options Digicel Tigo, Movistar, Claro Turkcell, Turk Telekom Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN 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, cafรฉs and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps None available Uber, Cabify BiTaksi nTaxi Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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.. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
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 Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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. 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. Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus)
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 279 listings on Happy Cow