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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |