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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| 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. | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |