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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1230 | $959 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $499 | $316 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $108 | $161 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $202 | $128 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $29 | $35 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $120 | $88 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $9 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $36 | $15 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $27 | $15 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $13 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $24 | $6 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $7 | $2 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $43 | $74 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $48 | $71 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $26 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow |