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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1321 | $1549 | $1984 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $844 | $618 | $965 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $98 | $129 | $136 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $121 | $269 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $25 | $32 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $95 | $151 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $27 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $9 | $55 | $63 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $14 | $49 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $24 | $19 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $4 | $15 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $23 | $43 | $47 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $14 | $36 | $65 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $19 | $56 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $10 | $30 | $50 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |