Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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 | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |