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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $678 | $400 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $157 | $91 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $261 | $151 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $42 | $12 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $45 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $28 | $13 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $110 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $107 | $22 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $105 | $30 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |