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Population 110,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 15,520,000 2,427,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Turkish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit November - May March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December April - June, September and October January - April, December
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $1230 $959 $1167 $659 $1293
Rent $1054 $499 $316 $503 $354 $732
Groceries $234 $108 $161 $151 $44 $87
Dining out $345 $202 $128 $134 $81 $131
Cafe $75 $29 $35 $39 $18 $18
Coworking space $321 $120 $88 $72 $49 $96
Mobile internet $49 $9 $4 $4 $3 $16
Public transportation $35 $36 $15 $20 $6 $21
Taxis $106 $27 $15 $13 $6 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $13 $0 $0 $2 $0
Sport and cultural events $37 $24 $6 $3 $11 $8
Museums and sights $36 $7 $2 $4 $15 $9
Nightlife $96 $43 $74 $89 $22 $73
Gym $86 $37 $34 $57 $9 $15
Yoga $130 $48 $71 $57 $23 $54
Massage $99 $26 $10 $21 $15 $20
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 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%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet BiTaksi EasyTaxi
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. 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
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 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local 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
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