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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |