Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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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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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $959 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $316 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $161 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $128 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $35 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $88 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $15 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $6 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $74 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $34 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |