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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |