Barbados vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs New York City vs Ubud

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Population 110,000 1,125,316 144,900 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole Vietnamese Greek English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low High Very high Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - May February - May March - May, October - December April - June, September - November May - October
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2702 $959 $1959 $5431 $1363
Rent $1054 $316 $678 $2891 $658
Groceries $234 $161 $157 $383 $150
Dining out $345 $128 $261 $656 $10
Cafe $75 $35 $56 $72 $28
Coworking space $321 $88 $209 $326 $106
Mobile internet $49 $4 $35 $45 $3
Public transportation $35 $15 $63 $220 $53
Taxis $106 $15 $42 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $45 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $37 $6 $28 $100 $14
Museums and sights $36 $2 $8 $74 $9
Nightlife $96 $74 $110 $195 $118
Gym $86 $34 $107 $55 $72
Yoga $130 $71 $105 $197 $87
Massage $99 $10 $54 $109 $10
SIM card options Digicel Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN AT&T, Verizon Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps None available Grab nTaxi Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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.. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops 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. Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow