Barbados vs Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Porto

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Population	110,000	4,617,560	1,125,316	237,559
Official language(s)	English, Bajan Creole	Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English	Vietnamese	Portuguese
Level of English	Very high	Very high	Low	Very High
Main airport	Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)	Cape Town International Airport (CPT)	Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit	November - May	March - May, September - November	February - May	May - September
Currency	BBD - Barbadian dollar ($)	ZAR - South African Rand (R)	VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫)	EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards	Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses	Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops	Accepted in some places. Cash also needed.	Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa	Yes	No	No	Yes
Average monthly costs	$2702	$1549	$959	$1759
Rent	$1054	$618	$316	$717
Groceries	$234	$129	$161	$148
Dining out	$345	$269	$128	$280
Cafe	$75	$32	$35	$45
Coworking space	$321	$151	$88	$96
Mobile internet	$49	$27	$4	$21
Public transportation	$35	$55	$15	$95
Taxis	$106	$21	$15	$25
Shared bicycles and scooters	$0	$49	$0	$10
Sport and cultural events	$37	$19	$6	$45
Museums and sights	$36	$15	$2	$24
Nightlife	$96	$43	$74	$66
Gym	$86	$36	$34	$56
Yoga	$130	$56	$71	$82
Massage	$99	$30	$10	$48
SIM card options	Digicel	MTN, Vodacom	Viettel, Vinafone	Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping	10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars	10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere	5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes	5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps	None available	Uber, Bolt	Grab	Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water	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.	South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals.	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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities	Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs	Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow	Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca	Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local	Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops	Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets	Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets	Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options	14 options on HappyCow	24 options on HappyCow	107 options on HappyCow	46 options on Happy Cow