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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Greek | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1959 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $678 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $157 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $261 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $56 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $209 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $28 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $107 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $105 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $54 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow |