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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | 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 often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | 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 | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |