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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |