Barbados vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Medellin

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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Population 110,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 517,000 2,427,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December March - May, September, October January - April, December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $974 $1167 $1984 $1293
Rent $1054 $499 $274 $503 $965 $732
Groceries $234 $108 $169 $151 $136 $87
Dining out $345 $202 $108 $134 $271 $131
Cafe $75 $29 $45 $39 $37 $18
Coworking space $321 $120 $95 $72 $164 $96
Mobile internet $49 $9 $11 $4 $24 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $60 $20 $63 $21
Taxis $106 $27 $20 $13 $27 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $10 $0 $18 $0
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $8 $3 $29 $8
Museums and sights $36 $7 $8 $4 $24 $9
Nightlife $96 $43 $62 $89 $47 $73
Gym $86 $37 $41 $57 $65 $15
Yoga $130 $48 $55 $57 $65 $54
Massage $99 $26 $10 $21 $50 $20
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Claro, Tigo
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow EasyTaxi
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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. 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 A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow