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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $659 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $354 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $44 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $81 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $6 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $6 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $2 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $11 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $15 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $22 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $9 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $23 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $15 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |