Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $2498 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $618 | $316 | $1174 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $129 | $161 | $175 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $269 | $128 | $313 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $51 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $88 | $196 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $15 | $78 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $21 | $15 | $44 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $6 | $54 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $82 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $36 | $34 | $44 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $56 | $71 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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, 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | 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 | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |