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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $844 | $316 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $98 | $161 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $121 | $128 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $25 | $35 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $9 | $15 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $24 | $6 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $23 | $74 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $14 | $34 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |