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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | 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 almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $618 | $274 | $965 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $129 | $169 | $136 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $269 | $108 | $271 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $32 | $45 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $151 | $95 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $27 | $11 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $55 | $60 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $21 | $20 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $49 | $10 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $19 | $8 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $43 | $62 | $47 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $36 | $41 | $65 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $56 | $55 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |