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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $82 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $174 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $77 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $23 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $28 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $17 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $22 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $46 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $15 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $57 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $37 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |