Barbados vs Barcelona vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Seoul

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 110,000 5,585,556 1,830,000 8,053,663 9,963,452
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Catalan, Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Korean
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit November - May April - June, September - November April - October January, February, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2384 $1351 $1167 $2184
Rent $1054 $932 $615 $503 $797
Groceries $234 $121 $114 $151 $356
Dining out $345 $403 $165 $134 $211
Cafe $75 $45 $38 $39 $69
Coworking space $321 $213 $133 $72 $222
Mobile internet $49 $10 $7 $4 $40
Public transportation $35 $127 $21 $20 $40
Taxis $106 $48 $9 $13 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $24 $25 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $37 $81 $29 $3 $39
Museums and sights $36 $33 $29 $4 $6
Nightlife $96 $112 $45 $89 $93
Gym $86 $81 $30 $57 $69
Yoga $130 $93 $59 $57 $112
Massage $99 $59 $31 $21 $75
SIM card options Digicel Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Not customary or expected
Taxi apps None available Cabify, FreeNow Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable 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. Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow