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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1167 | $1959 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $503 | $678 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $151 | $157 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $134 | $261 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $39 | $56 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $20 | $63 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $13 | $42 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $45 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $3 | $28 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $89 | $110 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $57 | $107 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $105 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $21 | $54 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |