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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1230 | $1167 | $1984 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1054 | $499 | $503 | $965 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $234 | $108 | $151 | $136 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $345 | $202 | $134 | $271 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $75 | $29 | $39 | $37 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $120 | $72 | $164 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $9 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $36 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $106 | $27 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $3 | $29 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $43 | $89 | $47 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $37 | $57 | $65 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $130 | $48 | $57 | $65 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $99 | $26 | $21 | $50 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |