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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |