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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1549 | $659 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $618 | $354 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $129 | $44 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $269 | $81 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $32 | $18 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $151 | $49 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $27 | $3 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $55 | $6 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $21 | $6 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $49 | $2 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $11 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $43 | $22 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $36 | $9 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $56 | $23 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $30 | $15 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |