|
Barbados 🇧🇧
|
Barcelona 🇪🇸
|
Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
|
Hanoi 🇻🇳
|
Madrid 🇪🇸
|
Sofia 🇧🇬
|
|
| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1230 | $1167 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $499 | $503 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $108 | $151 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $202 | $134 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $29 | $39 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $120 | $72 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $9 | $4 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $36 | $20 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $27 | $13 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $13 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $37 | $57 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $48 | $57 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $26 | $21 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |