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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1549 | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $618 | $503 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $129 | $151 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $269 | $134 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $32 | $39 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $151 | $72 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $27 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $55 | $20 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $21 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $19 | $3 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $15 | $4 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $89 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $36 | $57 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $56 | $57 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $30 | $21 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 sautéed 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. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | 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. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |