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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Turkish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | 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 most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $659 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $354 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $44 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $81 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $18 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $49 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $3 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $6 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $6 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $2 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $11 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $22 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $23 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |