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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |