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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| 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 most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1167 | $2498 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $503 | $1174 | $780 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $151 | $175 | $158 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $134 | $313 | $240 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $39 | $51 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $72 | $196 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $20 | $78 | $61 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $3 | $54 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $89 | $82 | $50 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $57 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $57 | $142 | $66 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $21 | $64 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |