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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | December - April |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| 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 often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $236 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $371 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $12 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $117 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $37 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $163 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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.. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | 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. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow |