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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $2498 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $1174 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $175 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $313 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $51 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $196 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $10 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $78 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $44 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $54 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $20 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $82 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $44 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $142 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $64 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |