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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $959 | $659 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $316 | $354 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $161 | $44 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $128 | $81 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $88 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $15 | $6 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $15 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $0 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $6 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $2 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $74 | $22 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $34 | $9 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $71 | $23 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $15 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |