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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| 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 |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $959 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $316 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $161 | $383 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $128 | $656 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $35 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $88 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $15 | $220 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $15 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $2 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $74 | $195 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $34 | $55 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $71 | $197 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $10 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |