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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $2498 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $1174 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $175 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $313 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $51 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $196 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $10 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $78 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $44 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $54 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $82 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $44 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $142 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $64 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |