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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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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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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | 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 | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |