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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1549 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $618 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $780 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $129 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $158 | $95 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $269 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $240 | $210 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $32 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $53 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $151 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $175 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $27 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $55 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $61 | $33 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $49 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $19 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $19 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $50 | $54 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $36 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $56 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $40 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $30 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $37 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |