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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $659 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $354 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $44 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $81 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $18 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $49 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $3 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $6 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $6 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $11 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $15 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $22 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $9 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $23 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $15 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |