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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1167 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $503 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $151 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $134 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $39 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $72 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $20 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $13 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $3 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $89 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $57 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $57 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $21 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |