Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1984 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $316 | $965 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $161 | $136 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $128 | $271 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $37 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $164 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $63 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $15 | $27 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $18 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $29 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $47 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $34 | $65 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $71 | $65 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $50 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |