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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1321 | $2498 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $844 | $1174 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $98 | $175 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $121 | $313 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $25 | $51 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $95 | $196 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $10 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $9 | $78 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $9 | $44 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $14 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $54 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $4 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $23 | $82 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $14 | $44 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $19 | $142 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $64 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |