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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Thai |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | November - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $974 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $274 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $169 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $108 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $95 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $60 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $20 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $62 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $41 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $55 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow |