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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $959 | $659 | $1984 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $316 | $354 | $965 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $161 | $44 | $136 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $128 | $81 | $271 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $35 | $18 | $37 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $164 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $27 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $29 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $2 | $15 | $24 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $74 | $22 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $34 | $9 | $65 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |