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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $503 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $151 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $134 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $39 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $72 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $20 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $3 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $4 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $89 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $57 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $57 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $21 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |