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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $974 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $274 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $169 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $108 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $95 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $60 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $20 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $62 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $41 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $55 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. |
| 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow |