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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |