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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $5431 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $2891 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $383 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $656 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $72 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $326 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $45 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $220 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $78 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $30 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $100 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $74 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $195 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $55 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $197 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $109 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |