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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | February - May | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $959 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $316 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $161 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $128 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $35 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $88 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $4 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $15 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $15 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $6 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $2 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $74 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $34 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $71 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |