Barbados vs Chiang Mai vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 110,000 1,166,978 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Thai Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May November - April March - June March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $974 $1462 $1976
Rent $1054 $274 $752 $869
Groceries $234 $169 $112 $146
Dining out $345 $108 $169 $292
Cafe $75 $45 $45 $42
Coworking space $321 $95 $125 $152
Mobile internet $49 $11 $4 $16
Public transportation $35 $60 $8 $38
Taxis $106 $20 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $10 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $8 $21 $73
Museums and sights $36 $8 $9 $44
Nightlife $96 $62 $53 $66
Gym $86 $41 $33 $34
Yoga $130 $55 $37 $87
Massage $99 $10 $53 $45
SIM card options Digicel AIS, DTAC Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Grab Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow