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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $1867 | $2143 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $778 | $923 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $281 | $127 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $182 | $207 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $49 | $42 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $159 | $160 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $11 | $17 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $24 | $49 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $64 | $77 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $69 | $42 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $51 | $101 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Uber | N/A | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |