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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1167 | $1959 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $503 | $678 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $151 | $157 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $134 | $261 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $39 | $56 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $20 | $63 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $13 | $42 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $45 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $3 | $28 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $89 | $110 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $57 | $107 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $105 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $21 | $54 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |