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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | 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 sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $169 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $108 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $45 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $60 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $20 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $8 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $8 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $62 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $41 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |