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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1230 | $1167 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $499 | $503 | $678 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $108 | $151 | $157 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $202 | $134 | $261 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $29 | $39 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $120 | $72 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $9 | $4 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $36 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $27 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $13 | $0 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $24 | $3 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $43 | $89 | $110 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $37 | $57 | $107 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $48 | $57 | $105 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $26 | $21 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| 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 | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |