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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |