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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $659 | $2498 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $354 | $1174 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $44 | $175 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $81 | $313 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $18 | $51 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $49 | $196 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $6 | $78 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $2 | $49 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $11 | $54 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $22 | $82 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $9 | $44 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $15 | $64 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |