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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $316 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $161 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $128 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $88 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $15 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $6 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $2 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $74 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $34 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $71 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |