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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | 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 in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |