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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |