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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Korean |
| 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) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1549 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $618 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $129 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $269 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $32 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $151 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $27 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $55 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $21 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $49 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $19 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $15 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $43 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $36 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $56 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $30 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |