Barbados vs Berlin vs Chiang Mai vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs Panama City

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,166,978 517,000 8,850,000 880,691
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Thai Portuguese Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high Low Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September November - April March - May, September, October March - May, October, November December - April
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) 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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $974 $1984 $1867 $2359
Rent $1054 $939 $274 $965 $778 $1036
Groceries $234 $188 $169 $136 $281 $236
Dining out $345 $271 $108 $271 $182 $371
Cafe $75 $57 $45 $37 $49 $43
Coworking space $321 $174 $95 $164 $159 $157
Mobile internet $49 $23 $11 $24 $25 $21
Public transportation $35 $88 $60 $63 $11 $12
Taxis $106 $58 $20 $27 $9 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $10 $18 $24 $0
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $8 $29 $81 $35
Museums and sights $36 $37 $8 $24 $20 $9
Nightlife $96 $63 $62 $47 $64 $117
Gym $86 $66 $41 $65 $69 $37
Yoga $130 $99 $55 $65 $65 $163
Massage $99 $56 $10 $50 $51 $75
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone AIS, DTAC 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 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 Uber, FreeNow Uber Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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
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 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow