Barbados vs Hanoi vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 110,000 8,053,663 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Vietnamese Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - May January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - June
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $1167 $2184 $1462
Rent $1054 $503 $797 $752
Groceries $234 $151 $356 $112
Dining out $345 $134 $211 $169
Cafe $75 $39 $69 $45
Coworking space $321 $72 $222 $125
Mobile internet $49 $4 $40 $4
Public transportation $35 $20 $40 $8
Taxis $106 $13 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $37 $3 $39 $21
Museums and sights $36 $4 $6 $9
Nightlife $96 $89 $93 $53
Gym $86 $57 $69 $33
Yoga $130 $57 $112 $37
Massage $99 $21 $75 $53
SIM card options Digicel Viettel, Mobifone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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%. Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps None available Grab, GoViet Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow