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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $1984 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $965 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $136 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $271 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $37 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $164 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $18 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $29 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $47 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $65 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | 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 | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |