Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $316 | $354 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $161 | $44 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $128 | $81 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $35 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $88 | $49 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $15 | $6 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $15 | $6 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $6 | $11 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $74 | $22 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $34 | $9 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $71 | $23 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, 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. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |