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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $1959 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $678 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $157 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $261 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $56 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $209 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $35 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $63 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $42 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $45 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $28 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $8 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $110 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $107 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $105 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |