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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | February - May | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $959 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $316 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $161 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $128 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $35 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $88 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $15 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $15 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $6 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $2 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $74 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $34 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $71 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $10 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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. | 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! | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |