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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $974 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $274 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $169 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $108 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $45 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $95 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $11 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $60 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $62 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $41 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $55 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $10 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |