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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |