Barbados vs Berlin vs Da Nang vs Porto vs Prague

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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,125,316 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Vietnamese Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Very high Low Very High High
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September February - May May - September June - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $959 $1759 $1806
Rent $1054 $939 $316 $717 $780
Groceries $234 $188 $161 $148 $158
Dining out $345 $271 $128 $280 $240
Cafe $75 $57 $35 $45 $53
Coworking space $321 $174 $88 $96 $175
Mobile internet $49 $23 $4 $21 $24
Public transportation $35 $88 $15 $95 $61
Taxis $106 $58 $15 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $0 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $6 $45 $19
Museums and sights $36 $37 $2 $24 $35
Nightlife $96 $63 $74 $66 $50
Gym $86 $66 $34 $56 $56
Yoga $130 $99 $71 $82 $66
Massage $99 $56 $10 $48 $37
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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!
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow