Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $959 | $1167 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $316 | $503 | $1036 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $161 | $151 | $236 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $128 | $134 | $371 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $35 | $39 | $43 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $88 | $72 | $157 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $15 | $20 | $12 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $15 | $13 | $48 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $35 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $117 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $34 | $57 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $71 | $57 | $163 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $75 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and 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%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |