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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | September - December | November - April | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1321 | $974 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $844 | $274 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $82 | $98 | $169 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $174 | $121 | $108 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $22 | $25 | $45 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $95 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $23 | $9 | $60 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $17 | $14 | $10 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $46 | $23 | $62 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $15 | $14 | $41 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $19 | $55 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |