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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |