Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | None available | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |