Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |