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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| 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 |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |