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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $959 | $2498 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $316 | $1174 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $161 | $175 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $128 | $313 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $35 | $51 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $88 | $196 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $15 | $78 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $15 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $6 | $54 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $2 | $20 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $74 | $82 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $34 | $44 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $71 | $142 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $64 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | 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 | 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! | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |