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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | February - May | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $959 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $316 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $161 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $128 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $35 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $88 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $15 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $15 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $6 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $2 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $74 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $34 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $71 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |