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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $316 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $161 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $128 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $88 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $15 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $6 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $2 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $74 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $34 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $71 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |