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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $274 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $188 | $169 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $271 | $108 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $57 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $88 | $60 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $58 | $20 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $64 | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $37 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $63 | $62 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $66 | $41 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $99 | $55 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |