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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $965 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $136 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $271 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $37 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $164 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $27 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $29 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $47 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $65 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $65 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $50 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |