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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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 some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $1984 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $965 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $136 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $37 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $164 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $29 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $65 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $50 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |