Barbados vs Berlin vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lisbon

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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 517,000
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high Low Moderate Very high
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September February - May January, February, October - December March - May, September, October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $959 $1167 $1984
Rent $1054 $939 $316 $503 $965
Groceries $234 $188 $161 $151 $136
Dining out $345 $271 $128 $134 $271
Cafe $75 $57 $35 $39 $37
Coworking space $321 $174 $88 $72 $164
Mobile internet $49 $23 $4 $4 $24
Public transportation $35 $88 $15 $20 $63
Taxis $106 $58 $15 $13 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $0 $0 $18
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $6 $3 $29
Museums and sights $36 $37 $2 $4 $24
Nightlife $96 $63 $74 $89 $47
Gym $86 $66 $34 $57 $65
Yoga $130 $99 $71 $57 $65
Massage $99 $56 $10 $21 $50
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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 Mytaxi, Uber Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow