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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $1174 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $114 | $175 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $165 | $313 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $38 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $133 | $196 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $7 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $21 | $78 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $29 | $20 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $45 | $82 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $30 | $44 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $59 | $142 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $31 | $64 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |