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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Very High |
| 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) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| 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 everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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. Menรบ del dรญa. 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow |