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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Turkish | Czech | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | April - June, September and October | June - October | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $659 | $1806 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $354 | $780 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $44 | $158 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $81 | $240 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $49 | $175 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $6 | $61 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $6 | $33 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $19 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $11 | $19 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $15 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $22 | $50 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $9 | $56 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $23 | $66 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $15 | $37 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |