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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $2498 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $316 | $1174 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $161 | $175 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $128 | $313 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $35 | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $88 | $196 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $15 | $78 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $15 | $44 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $6 | $54 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $74 | $82 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $34 | $44 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $71 | $142 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |