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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $974 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $274 | $678 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $169 | $157 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $108 | $261 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $45 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $95 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $60 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $20 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $10 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $8 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $8 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $62 | $110 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $41 | $107 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $55 | $105 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $10 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |