Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |