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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - October | February - May | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $316 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $114 | $161 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $165 | $128 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $38 | $35 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $133 | $88 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $21 | $15 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $15 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $6 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $29 | $2 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $45 | $74 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $30 | $34 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $59 | $71 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |