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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | 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 often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $2498 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $503 | $1174 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $151 | $175 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $134 | $313 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $39 | $51 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $20 | $78 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $44 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $3 | $54 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $89 | $82 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $57 | $44 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $57 | $142 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |