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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 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 | 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. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |