Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 110,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1167 | $1867 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $503 | $778 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $151 | $281 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $134 | $182 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $39 | $49 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $72 | $159 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $4 | $25 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $20 | $11 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $13 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $3 | $81 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $20 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $89 | $64 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $57 | $69 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $57 | $65 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $21 | $51 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | None available | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |