Barbados vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 110,000 1,166,978 731,387 8,850,000 6,718,903 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Thai Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeรฃo International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May November - April May - September March - May, October, November January - March, December March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $974 $922 $1867 $1833 $1462
Rent $1054 $274 $400 $778 $1066 $752
Groceries $234 $169 $91 $281 $95 $112
Dining out $345 $108 $151 $182 $210 $169
Cafe $75 $45 $21 $49 $25 $45
Coworking space $321 $95 $79 $159 $130 $125
Mobile internet $49 $11 $4 $25 $7 $4
Public transportation $35 $60 $5 $11 $33 $8
Taxis $106 $20 $12 $9 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $10 $16 $24 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $8 $13 $81 $55 $21
Museums and sights $36 $8 $9 $20 $26 $9
Nightlife $96 $62 $43 $64 $54 $53
Gym $86 $41 $22 $69 $31 $33
Yoga $130 $55 $30 $65 $40 $37
Massage $99 $10 $27 $51 $32 $53
SIM card options Digicel AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps None available Grab Uber, Uklon Uber Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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). Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) 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. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow