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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $1867 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $778 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $281 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $182 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $49 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $159 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $11 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $81 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $64 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $65 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $51 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |