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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |