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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $480 | $618 | $354 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $82 | $129 | $44 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $174 | $269 | $81 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $22 | $32 | $18 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $77 | $151 | $49 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $23 | $55 | $6 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $28 | $21 | $6 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $49 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $22 | $19 | $11 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $15 | $36 | $9 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $57 | $56 | $23 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $37 | $30 | $15 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |