Barcelona vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Valencia

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,585,556 4,617,560 8,053,663 144,900 834,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Greek Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - May, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1549 $1167 $1959 $1976
Rent $932 $618 $503 $678 $869
Groceries $121 $129 $151 $157 $146
Dining out $403 $269 $134 $261 $292
Cafe $45 $32 $39 $56 $42
Coworking space $213 $151 $72 $209 $152
Mobile internet $10 $27 $4 $35 $16
Public transportation $127 $55 $20 $63 $38
Taxis $48 $21 $13 $42 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $49 $0 $45 $30
Sport and cultural events $81 $19 $3 $28 $73
Museums and sights $33 $15 $4 $8 $44
Nightlife $112 $43 $89 $110 $66
Gym $81 $36 $57 $107 $34
Yoga $93 $56 $57 $105 $87
Massage $59 $30 $21 $54 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Bolt Grab, GoViet nTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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.. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 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. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 98 listings on Happy Cow