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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |