Barcelona vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Seoul vs Valencia

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,585,556 1,830,000 8,053,663 8,323,340 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Romanian Vietnamese English (de facto) Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Moderate Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November April - October January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1351 $1167 $5431 $2184 $1976
Rent $932 $615 $503 $2891 $797 $869
Groceries $121 $114 $151 $383 $356 $146
Dining out $403 $165 $134 $656 $211 $292
Cafe $45 $38 $39 $72 $69 $42
Coworking space $213 $133 $72 $326 $222 $152
Mobile internet $10 $7 $4 $45 $40 $16
Public transportation $127 $21 $20 $220 $40 $38
Taxis $48 $9 $13 $78 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $25 $0 $30 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $81 $29 $3 $100 $39 $73
Museums and sights $33 $29 $4 $74 $6 $44
Nightlife $112 $45 $89 $195 $93 $66
Gym $81 $30 $57 $55 $69 $34
Yoga $93 $59 $57 $197 $112 $87
Massage $59 $31 $21 $109 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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 Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, 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. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow