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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | September - December | February - May | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1321 | $959 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $844 | $316 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $98 | $161 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $121 | $128 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $25 | $35 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $95 | $88 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $9 | $15 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $24 | $6 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $4 | $2 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $23 | $74 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $14 | $34 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $19 | $71 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $10 | $10 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |