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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1984 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $965 | $778 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $136 | $281 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $271 | $182 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $37 | $49 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $164 | $159 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $27 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $29 | $81 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $47 | $64 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $65 | $69 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $65 | $65 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | 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) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |