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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $503 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $151 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $134 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $39 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $72 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $20 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $3 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $89 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $57 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $57 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $21 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |