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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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 often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |