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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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New York City 🇺🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $959 | $1167 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $316 | $503 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $161 | $151 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $128 | $134 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $35 | $39 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $88 | $72 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $15 | $20 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $15 | $13 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $2 | $4 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $34 | $57 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $71 | $57 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |