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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow |