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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $274 | $965 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $169 | $136 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $108 | $271 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $45 | $37 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $95 | $164 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $11 | $24 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $20 | $27 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $18 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $8 | $29 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $41 | $65 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |