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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| 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 | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1549 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $618 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $129 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $269 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $32 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $151 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $27 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $55 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $19 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $36 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $56 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $30 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |