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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $503 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $151 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $134 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $39 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $72 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $20 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $13 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $3 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $89 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $57 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $57 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $21 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |