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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $354 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $44 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $81 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $18 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $49 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $6 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $11 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $22 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $9 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |