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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | 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 in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $732 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $87 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $131 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $18 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $21 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $8 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $15 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $20 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |