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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |