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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $5431 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $503 | $2891 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $151 | $383 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $134 | $656 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $39 | $72 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $72 | $326 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $20 | $220 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $78 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $3 | $100 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $74 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $89 | $195 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $57 | $55 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $57 | $197 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $21 | $109 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |