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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $2498 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $354 | $1174 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $188 | $169 | $44 | $175 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $271 | $108 | $81 | $313 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $57 | $45 | $18 | $51 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $196 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $60 | $6 | $78 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $58 | $20 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $49 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $8 | $11 | $54 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $62 | $22 | $82 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $66 | $41 | $9 | $44 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $99 | $55 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |