Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $974 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $618 | $274 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $129 | $169 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $269 | $108 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $32 | $45 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $95 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $60 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $21 | $20 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $8 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $62 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $36 | $41 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $56 | $55 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |