Barbados vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 259,453
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) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November February - May January - May, October - December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
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. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $959 $2143
Rent $1054 $499 $316 $923
Groceries $234 $108 $161 $127
Dining out $345 $202 $128 $207
Cafe $75 $29 $35 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $88 $160
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $21
Public transportation $35 $36 $15 $17
Taxis $106 $27 $15 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $6 $97
Museums and sights $36 $7 $2 $217
Nightlife $96 $43 $74 $77
Gym $86 $37 $34 $42
Yoga $130 $48 $71 $54
Massage $99 $26 $10 $101
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
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab N/A
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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow