Barbados vs Budapest vs Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Seoul

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 4,617,560 1,125,316 9,963,452
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Korean
Level of English Very high High Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November March - May, September - November February - May March - May, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1549 $959 $2184
Rent $1054 $499 $618 $316 $797
Groceries $234 $108 $129 $161 $356
Dining out $345 $202 $269 $128 $211
Cafe $75 $29 $32 $35 $69
Coworking space $321 $120 $151 $88 $222
Mobile internet $49 $9 $27 $4 $40
Public transportation $35 $36 $55 $15 $40
Taxis $106 $27 $21 $15 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $49 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $19 $6 $39
Museums and sights $36 $7 $15 $2 $6
Nightlife $96 $43 $43 $74 $93
Gym $86 $37 $36 $34 $69
Yoga $130 $48 $56 $71 $112
Massage $99 $26 $30 $10 $75
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Vinafone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Grab Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable 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. South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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 Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow