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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés 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 | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | 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! | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |