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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1549 | $1167 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $618 | $503 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $129 | $151 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $269 | $134 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $32 | $39 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $151 | $72 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $27 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $55 | $20 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $21 | $13 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $49 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $19 | $3 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $15 | $4 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $36 | $57 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $56 | $57 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $30 | $21 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |