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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |