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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $316 | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $161 | $44 | $383 | $127 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $128 | $81 | $656 | $207 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $88 | $49 | $326 | $160 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $15 | $6 | $220 | $17 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $6 | $11 | $100 | $97 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $2 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $74 | $22 | $195 | $77 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $34 | $9 | $55 | $42 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $71 | $23 | $197 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $109 | $101 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |