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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |