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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1293 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $732 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $87 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $131 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $96 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $21 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $8 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $73 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $54 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $20 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for 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 | EasyTaxi | N/A | 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. | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |