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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2498 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $1174 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $175 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $313 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $51 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $78 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $44 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $54 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $82 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $44 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $142 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $64 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |