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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | 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 día (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |