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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |