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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1984 | $2498 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $965 | $1174 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $136 | $175 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $271 | $313 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $37 | $51 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $164 | $196 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $24 | $10 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $63 | $78 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $27 | $44 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $18 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $24 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $47 | $82 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $65 | $142 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $50 | $64 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |