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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - October | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1351 | $1167 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $615 | $503 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $114 | $151 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $165 | $134 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $38 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $133 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $21 | $20 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $25 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $29 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $45 | $89 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $30 | $57 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $59 | $57 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $31 | $21 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |