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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | High | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | 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 in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1167 | $1959 | $1759 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $503 | $678 | $717 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $151 | $157 | $148 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $134 | $261 | $280 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $39 | $56 | $45 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $20 | $63 | $95 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $13 | $42 | $25 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $45 | $10 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $3 | $28 | $45 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $89 | $110 | $66 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $57 | $107 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $57 | $105 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $21 | $54 | $48 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |