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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1959 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $678 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $157 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $261 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $56 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $209 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $35 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $63 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $42 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $45 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $28 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $110 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $107 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $105 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $54 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |