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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | November - April | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $974 | $1867 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $274 | $778 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $169 | $281 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $108 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $95 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $60 | $11 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $20 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $62 | $64 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $41 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $55 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |