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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | February - May | December - April |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $959 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $316 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $161 | $236 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $128 | $371 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $35 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $15 | $12 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $6 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $2 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $74 | $117 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $34 | $37 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $71 | $163 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |