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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $1293 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $316 | $732 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $161 | $87 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $128 | $131 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $88 | $96 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $15 | $21 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $15 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $6 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $2 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $73 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $34 | $15 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $71 | $54 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A |
| 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |