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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $274 | $316 | $354 | $965 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $169 | $161 | $44 | $136 | $175 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $108 | $128 | $81 | $271 | $313 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $37 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $164 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $60 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $6 | $27 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $11 | $29 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $8 | $2 | $15 | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $62 | $74 | $22 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $41 | $34 | $9 | $65 | $44 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $55 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $142 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |