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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $618 | $274 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $129 | $169 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $269 | $108 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $32 | $45 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $151 | $95 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $27 | $11 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $55 | $60 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $8 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $43 | $62 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $36 | $41 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $56 | $55 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |