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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1549 | $974 | $922 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $618 | $274 | $400 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $129 | $169 | $91 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $269 | $108 | $151 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $32 | $45 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $151 | $95 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $27 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $55 | $60 | $5 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $21 | $20 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $19 | $8 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $43 | $62 | $43 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $36 | $41 | $22 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $56 | $55 | $30 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $30 | $10 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow |