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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 110,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1054 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $234 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $175 |
| Dining out | $345 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $313 |
| Cafe | $75 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $106 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $86 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $44 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $142 |
| Massage | $99 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | None available | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow |