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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $965 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $136 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $271 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $47 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $65 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |