Barbados vs Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Larnaca

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Population	110,000	4,617,560	1,125,316	144,900
Official language(s)	English, Bajan Creole	Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English	Vietnamese	Greek
Level of English	Very high	Very high	Low	High
Main airport	Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)	Cape Town International Airport (CPT)	Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Most common months to visit	November - May	March - May, September - November	February - May	March - May, October - December
Currency	BBD - Barbadian dollar ($)	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, but cash still needed in smaller shops	Accepted in some places. Cash also needed.	Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa	Yes	No	No	No
Average monthly costs	$2702	$1549	$959	$1959
Rent	$1054	$618	$316	$678
Groceries	$234	$129	$161	$157
Dining out	$345	$269	$128	$261
Cafe	$75	$32	$35	$56
Coworking space	$321	$151	$88	$209
Mobile internet	$49	$27	$4	$35
Public transportation	$35	$55	$15	$63
Taxis	$106	$21	$15	$42
Shared bicycles and scooters	$0	$49	$0	$45
Sport and cultural events	$37	$19	$6	$28
Museums and sights	$36	$15	$2	$8
Nightlife	$96	$43	$74	$110
Gym	$86	$36	$34	$107
Yoga	$130	$56	$71	$105
Massage	$99	$30	$10	$54
SIM card options	Digicel	MTN, Vodacom	Viettel, Vinafone	Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN
Tipping	10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars	10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere	5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes	10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars
Taxi apps	None available	Uber, Bolt	Grab	nTaxi
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.	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.	Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces.	Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well..
Local food specialities	Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs	Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow	Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca	Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka
Eat like a local	Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops	Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets	Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets	Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too.
Vegetarian / vegan options	14 options on HappyCow	24 options on HappyCow	107 options on HappyCow	14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available