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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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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| 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 in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $1293 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $274 | $354 | $732 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $169 | $44 | $87 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $108 | $81 | $131 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $45 | $18 | $18 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $95 | $49 | $96 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $60 | $6 | $21 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $20 | $6 | $14 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $0 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $8 | $11 | $8 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $62 | $22 | $73 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $41 | $9 | $15 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $55 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |