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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $503 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $151 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $134 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $39 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $72 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $20 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $3 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $89 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $57 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $57 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $21 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |