Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | February - May | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $959 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $844 | $316 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $98 | $161 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $121 | $128 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $25 | $35 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $88 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $15 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $6 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $2 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $74 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $14 | $34 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $19 | $71 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $10 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |