Barbados vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Seoul vs Ubud

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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 15,520,000 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
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 everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1167 $659 $2184 $1363
Rent $1054 $499 $503 $354 $797 $658
Groceries $234 $108 $151 $44 $356 $150
Dining out $345 $202 $134 $81 $211 $10
Cafe $75 $29 $39 $18 $69 $28
Coworking space $321 $120 $72 $49 $222 $106
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $3 $40 $3
Public transportation $35 $36 $20 $6 $40 $53
Taxis $106 $27 $13 $6 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $2 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $3 $11 $39 $14
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $15 $6 $9
Nightlife $96 $43 $89 $22 $93 $118
Gym $86 $37 $57 $9 $69 $72
Yoga $130 $48 $57 $23 $112 $87
Massage $99 $26 $21 $15 $75 $10
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
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. 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 Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow