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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $959 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $316 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $161 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $128 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $35 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $88 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $15 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $15 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $6 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $2 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $74 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $34 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $71 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $10 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |