Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $922 | $2498 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $400 | $1174 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $91 | $175 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $151 | $313 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $21 | $51 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $79 | $196 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $10 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $5 | $78 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $12 | $44 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $13 | $54 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $82 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $30 | $142 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |