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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |