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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - October | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | 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 | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $274 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $114 | $169 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $165 | $108 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $38 | $45 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $45 | $62 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $30 | $41 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $59 | $55 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |