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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1549 | $959 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $618 | $316 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $129 | $161 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $269 | $128 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $32 | $35 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $151 | $88 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $55 | $15 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $21 | $15 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $19 | $6 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $2 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $74 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $36 | $34 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $56 | $71 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $30 | $10 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |