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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $169 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $108 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $45 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $95 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $20 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $10 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $8 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $8 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $62 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $41 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $55 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli 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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |