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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | November - April | January - April, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $974 | $1293 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $274 | $732 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $169 | $87 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $108 | $131 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $45 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $95 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $11 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $60 | $21 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $20 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $10 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $8 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $62 | $73 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $41 | $15 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $55 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |