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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2384 | $1167 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $932 | $503 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $121 | $151 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $403 | $134 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $39 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $213 | $72 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $10 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $127 | $20 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $48 | $13 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $81 | $3 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $33 | $4 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $112 | $89 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $81 | $57 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $93 | $57 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $59 | $21 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |