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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |