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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $959 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $316 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $161 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $128 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $35 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $88 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $4 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $15 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $15 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $6 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $2 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $74 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $34 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $71 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $10 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |