|
Barbados ๐ง๐ง
|
Istanbul ๐น๐ท
|
Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
|
Lisbon ๐ต๐น
|
Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
|
|
| Population | 110,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | 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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |