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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |