Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $316 | $778 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $161 | $281 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $128 | $182 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $35 | $49 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $88 | $159 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $15 | $11 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $6 | $81 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $74 | $64 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $34 | $69 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |