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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January - March, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $95 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $210 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $33 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $54 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $31 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $40 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |