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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1959 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $678 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $157 | $175 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $261 | $313 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $56 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $209 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $42 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $28 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $107 | $44 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $105 | $142 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow |