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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $503 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $151 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $134 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $39 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $72 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $20 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $3 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $89 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $57 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $57 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $21 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |