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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1549 | $659 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $618 | $354 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $129 | $44 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $269 | $81 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $32 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $151 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $27 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $55 | $6 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $21 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $19 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $22 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $36 | $9 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $56 | $23 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $30 | $15 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| 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, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | 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 | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |