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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $274 | $503 | $965 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $169 | $151 | $136 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $108 | $134 | $271 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $45 | $39 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $72 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $60 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $20 | $13 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $8 | $3 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $8 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $62 | $89 | $47 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $41 | $57 | $65 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $55 | $57 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $21 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |