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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $316 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $161 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $128 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $88 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $15 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $6 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $34 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |