Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | February - May |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $959 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $316 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $161 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $128 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $35 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $88 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $15 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $15 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $6 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $2 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $74 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $71 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow |