Barbados vs Buenos Aires vs Cape Town vs Madrid vs Medellin

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Population 110,000 2,900,000 4,617,560 6,578,0179 2,427,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit November - May September - December March - May, September - November March - May, September - November January - April, December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) ZAR - South African Rand (R) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
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 everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $1321 $1549 $2498 $1293
Rent $1054 $844 $618 $1174 $732
Groceries $234 $98 $129 $175 $87
Dining out $345 $121 $269 $313 $131
Cafe $75 $25 $32 $51 $18
Coworking space $321 $95 $151 $196 $96
Mobile internet $49 $11 $27 $10 $16
Public transportation $35 $9 $55 $78 $21
Taxis $106 $9 $21 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $14 $49 $49 $0
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $19 $54 $8
Museums and sights $36 $4 $15 $20 $9
Nightlife $96 $23 $43 $82 $73
Gym $86 $14 $36 $44 $15
Yoga $130 $19 $56 $142 $54
Massage $99 $10 $30 $64 $20
SIM card options Digicel Movistar, Claro, Personal MTN, Vodacom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo
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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps None available Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Bolt Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi
Tap water Not 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. 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. 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
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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
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 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow