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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | April - October | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $615 | $844 | $316 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $114 | $98 | $161 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $165 | $121 | $128 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $38 | $25 | $35 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $21 | $9 | $15 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $9 | $15 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $29 | $4 | $2 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $45 | $23 | $74 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $30 | $14 | $34 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $59 | $19 | $71 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |