Barbados vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Lviv vs Valencia

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Population 110,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 15,520,000 731,387 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September and October May - September March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) 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 often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1167 $659 $922 $1976
Rent $1054 $499 $503 $354 $400 $869
Groceries $234 $108 $151 $44 $91 $146
Dining out $345 $202 $134 $81 $151 $292
Cafe $75 $29 $39 $18 $21 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $72 $49 $79 $152
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $3 $4 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $20 $6 $5 $38
Taxis $106 $27 $13 $6 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $2 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $3 $11 $13 $73
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $15 $9 $44
Nightlife $96 $43 $89 $22 $43 $66
Gym $86 $37 $57 $9 $22 $34
Yoga $130 $48 $57 $23 $30 $87
Massage $99 $26 $21 $15 $27 $45
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Uklon Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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). Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow