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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Greek | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1959 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $678 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $157 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $261 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $56 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $209 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $35 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $63 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $42 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $28 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $8 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $110 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $107 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $105 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $54 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |