Barcelona vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Rio de Janeiro

Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 1,125,316 6,718,903
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English High High Low Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $959 $1833
Rent $932 $499 $316 $1066
Groceries $121 $108 $161 $95
Dining out $403 $202 $128 $210
Cafe $45 $29 $35 $25
Coworking space $213 $120 $88 $130
Mobile internet $10 $9 $4 $7
Public transportation $127 $36 $15 $33
Taxis $48 $27 $15 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $6 $55
Museums and sights $33 $7 $2 $26
Nightlife $112 $43 $74 $54
Gym $81 $37 $34 $31
Yoga $93 $48 $71 $40
Massage $59 $26 $10 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow