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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $618 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $129 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $269 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $32 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $151 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $27 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $55 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $49 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $43 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $36 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $56 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $30 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |