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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 110,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $659 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1054 | $354 | $1174 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $234 | $44 | $175 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $345 | $81 | $313 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $75 | $18 | $51 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $49 | $196 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $6 | $78 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $106 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $49 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $11 | $54 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $22 | $82 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $86 | $9 | $44 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $99 | $15 | $64 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |