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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $354 | $965 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $44 | $136 | $175 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $81 | $271 | $313 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $18 | $37 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $49 | $164 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $3 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $6 | $27 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $2 | $18 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $11 | $29 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $15 | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $22 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $9 | $65 | $44 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $23 | $65 | $142 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $15 | $50 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum 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 | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |