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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |