Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | High | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |