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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $1867 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $503 | $778 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $151 | $281 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $134 | $182 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $39 | $49 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $72 | $159 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $25 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $20 | $11 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $3 | $81 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $89 | $64 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $57 | $69 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $57 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $21 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |