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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian | 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) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $2143 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $923 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $127 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $207 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $160 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $17 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $97 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $77 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $42 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $101 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |