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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |