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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |