Barbados vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Ubud

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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Very high High Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November May - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1230 $1167 $1867 $1363
Rent $1054 $939 $499 $503 $778 $658
Groceries $234 $188 $108 $151 $281 $150
Dining out $345 $271 $202 $134 $182 $10
Cafe $75 $57 $29 $39 $49 $28
Coworking space $321 $174 $120 $72 $159 $106
Mobile internet $49 $23 $9 $4 $25 $3
Public transportation $35 $88 $36 $20 $11 $53
Taxis $106 $58 $27 $13 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $13 $0 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $24 $3 $81 $14
Museums and sights $36 $37 $7 $4 $20 $9
Nightlife $96 $63 $43 $89 $64 $118
Gym $86 $66 $37 $57 $69 $72
Yoga $130 $99 $48 $57 $65 $87
Massage $99 $56 $26 $21 $51 $10
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow