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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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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| 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) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| 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 everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1321 | $1549 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $844 | $618 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $98 | $129 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $121 | $269 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $25 | $32 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $95 | $151 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $9 | $55 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $14 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $24 | $19 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $4 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $23 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $14 | $36 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $19 | $56 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $10 | $30 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| 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, 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, 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 | 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 | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |