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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| 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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $316 | $678 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $161 | $157 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $128 | $261 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $35 | $56 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $88 | $209 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $15 | $63 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $15 | $42 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $28 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $2 | $8 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $74 | $110 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $34 | $107 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $71 | $105 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |