Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1549 | $959 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $618 | $316 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $129 | $161 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $269 | $128 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $32 | $35 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $151 | $88 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $55 | $15 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $21 | $15 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $19 | $6 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $74 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $36 | $34 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
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, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |