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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1167 | $1984 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $503 | $965 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $151 | $136 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $134 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $72 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $13 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $3 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $89 | $47 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $57 | $65 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $21 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |