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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $965 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $136 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $271 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $37 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $164 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $24 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $27 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $18 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $29 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $47 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $65 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $65 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $50 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |