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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $114 | $98 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $165 | $121 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $38 | $25 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $45 | $23 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $30 | $14 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $59 | $19 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |