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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1230 | $2498 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $499 | $1174 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $108 | $175 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $202 | $313 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $29 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $120 | $196 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $9 | $10 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $36 | $78 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $24 | $54 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $37 | $44 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $48 | $142 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $26 | $64 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |