Barbados vs Bogota vs Madrid

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 110,000 10,978,360 6,578,0179
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit November - May January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1097 $2498
Rent $1054 $480 $1174
Groceries $234 $82 $175
Dining out $345 $174 $313
Cafe $75 $22 $51
Coworking space $321 $77 $196
Mobile internet $49 $11 $10
Public transportation $35 $23 $78
Taxis $106 $28 $44
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $49
Sport and cultural events $37 $22 $54
Museums and sights $36 $7 $20
Nightlife $96 $46 $82
Gym $86 $15 $44
Yoga $130 $57 $142
Massage $99 $37 $64
SIM card options Digicel Tigo, Movistar, Claro Orange, Movistar, Vodafone
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.
Taxi apps None available Uber, Cabify Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. 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!
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow