Barbados vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Valencia

Barbados 🇧🇧
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 834,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) 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 almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1167 $1976
Rent $1054 $499 $503 $869
Groceries $234 $108 $151 $146
Dining out $345 $202 $134 $292
Cafe $75 $29 $39 $42
Coworking space $321 $120 $72 $152
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $20 $38
Taxis $106 $27 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $3 $73
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $44
Nightlife $96 $43 $89 $66
Gym $86 $37 $57 $34
Yoga $130 $48 $57 $87
Massage $99 $26 $21 $45
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone 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%. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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 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 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 98 listings on Happy Cow