Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $1054 | $316 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $234 | $161 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $345 | $128 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $75 | $35 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $106 | $15 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $86 | $34 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $130 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | None available | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |