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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |