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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $503 | $678 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $151 | $157 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $134 | $261 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $39 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $72 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $3 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $4 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $89 | $110 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $57 | $107 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $57 | $105 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $21 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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 | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |