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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $618 | $354 | $678 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $129 | $44 | $157 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $269 | $81 | $261 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $32 | $18 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $151 | $49 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $55 | $6 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $49 | $2 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $11 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $15 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $43 | $22 | $110 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $36 | $9 | $107 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $56 | $23 | $105 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $30 | $15 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |