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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1167 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $503 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $151 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $134 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $39 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $72 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $20 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $3 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $89 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $57 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $57 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $21 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |