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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | 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 almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1549 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $618 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $129 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $269 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $32 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $151 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $27 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $55 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $21 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $15 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $36 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $56 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $30 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |