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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Greek | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $1959 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $678 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $157 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $261 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $56 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $209 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $35 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $63 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $42 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $45 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $28 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $8 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $110 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $107 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $105 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $54 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| 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 | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |