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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1167 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $503 | $732 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $151 | $87 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $134 | $131 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $72 | $96 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $20 | $21 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $3 | $8 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $89 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $57 | $15 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $54 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $21 | $20 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |