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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |