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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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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1321 | $1167 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $844 | $503 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $98 | $151 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $121 | $134 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $25 | $39 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $72 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $9 | $20 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $13 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $3 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $4 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $23 | $89 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $14 | $57 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $19 | $57 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $21 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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%. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |