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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |