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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| 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 most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |