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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $959 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $316 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $161 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $128 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $35 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $88 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $15 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $15 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $6 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $2 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $74 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $34 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $71 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |