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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | September - December | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1321 | $1167 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $844 | $503 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $98 | $151 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $121 | $134 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $25 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $9 | $20 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $23 | $89 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $14 | $57 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $19 | $57 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $21 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |