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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $659 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $503 | $354 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $151 | $44 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $134 | $81 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $39 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $72 | $49 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $3 | $11 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $89 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $57 | $9 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $57 | $23 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $21 | $15 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |