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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $844 | $354 | $678 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $98 | $44 | $157 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $121 | $81 | $261 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $25 | $18 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $14 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $23 | $22 | $110 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $14 | $9 | $107 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $19 | $23 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow |