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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $503 | $678 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $151 | $157 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $134 | $261 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $39 | $56 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $3 | $28 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $89 | $110 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $57 | $107 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $21 | $54 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |