Barcelona vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Playa del Carmen

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 5,585,556 8,053,663 144,900 259,453
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Vietnamese Greek Spanish
Level of English High Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October - December January - May, October - December
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1167 $1959 $2143
Rent $932 $503 $678 $923
Groceries $121 $151 $157 $127
Dining out $403 $134 $261 $207
Cafe $45 $39 $56 $42
Coworking space $213 $72 $209 $160
Mobile internet $10 $4 $35 $21
Public transportation $127 $20 $63 $17
Taxis $48 $13 $42 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $0 $45 $49
Sport and cultural events $81 $3 $28 $97
Museums and sights $33 $4 $8 $217
Nightlife $112 $89 $110 $77
Gym $81 $57 $107 $42
Yoga $93 $57 $105 $54
Massage $59 $21 $54 $101
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Telcel, Movistar
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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Grab, GoViet nTaxi N/A
Tap water 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. 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
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 72 listings on Happy Cow