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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - March, December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $5431 | $2359 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $2891 | $1036 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $383 | $236 | $95 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $656 | $371 | $210 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $72 | $43 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $326 | $157 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $45 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $220 | $12 | $33 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $78 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $30 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $100 | $35 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $74 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $195 | $117 | $54 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $55 | $37 | $31 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $197 | $163 | $40 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $109 | $75 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |