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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $274 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $169 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $108 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $45 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $60 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $20 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $8 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $62 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $41 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $55 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |