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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | 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. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 sautéed 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | 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. | 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 tomáquet, 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |