Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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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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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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 | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |