Barbados vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Porto vs Seoul vs Ubud

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 237,559 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very High Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September March - May, September - November May - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) 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 everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $1167 $1759 $2184 $1363
Rent $1054 $499 $503 $717 $797 $658
Groceries $234 $108 $151 $148 $356 $150
Dining out $345 $202 $134 $280 $211 $10
Cafe $75 $29 $39 $45 $69 $28
Coworking space $321 $120 $72 $96 $222 $106
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $21 $40 $3
Public transportation $35 $36 $20 $95 $40 $53
Taxis $106 $27 $13 $25 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $10 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $3 $45 $39 $14
Museums and sights $36 $7 $4 $24 $6 $9
Nightlife $96 $43 $89 $66 $93 $118
Gym $86 $37 $57 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $130 $48 $57 $82 $112 $87
Massage $99 $26 $21 $48 $75 $10
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or 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 Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow