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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | November - April | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | 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 | $974 | $1167 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1054 | $274 | $503 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $234 | $169 | $151 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $345 | $108 | $134 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $75 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $72 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $60 | $20 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $106 | $20 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $8 | $3 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $62 | $89 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $41 | $57 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $130 | $55 | $57 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | 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! | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |