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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1167 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $503 | $923 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $151 | $127 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $134 | $207 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $39 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $72 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $20 | $17 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $13 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $3 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $4 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $89 | $77 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $57 | $42 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $57 | $54 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |