Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
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. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $959 | $1867 |
Rent | $1054 | $499 | $316 | $778 |
Groceries | $234 | $108 | $161 | $281 |
Dining out | $345 | $202 | $128 | $182 |
Cafe | $75 | $29 | $35 | $49 |
Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $88 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $15 | $11 |
Taxis | $106 | $27 | $15 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $2 | $20 |
Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $74 | $64 |
Gym | $86 | $37 | $34 | $69 |
Yoga | $130 | $48 | $71 | $65 |
Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $51 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | 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 |
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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |