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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | December - April | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $659 | $2359 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $354 | $1036 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $44 | $236 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $81 | $371 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $18 | $43 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $49 | $157 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $6 | $12 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $6 | $48 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $2 | $0 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $11 | $35 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $22 | $117 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $9 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $23 | $163 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $15 | $75 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |