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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Very High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $1959 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $678 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $157 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $261 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $56 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $209 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $42 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $45 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $28 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $110 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $54 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |