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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $844 | $503 | $678 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $98 | $151 | $157 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $121 | $134 | $261 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $25 | $39 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $9 | $20 | $63 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $23 | $89 | $110 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $14 | $57 | $107 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $19 | $57 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | N/A |
| 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow |