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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1293 | $1833 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $732 | $1066 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $87 | $95 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $131 | $210 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $25 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $96 | $130 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $16 | $7 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $21 | $33 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $14 | $14 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $8 | $55 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $9 | $26 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $73 | $54 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $15 | $31 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $54 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $20 | $32 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 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 | Grab | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |