Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese |
Level of English | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 |
Rent | $932 | $316 |
Groceries | $121 | $161 |
Dining out | $403 | $128 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 |
Coworking space | $213 | $88 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $15 |
Taxis | $48 | $15 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $2 |
Nightlife | $112 | $74 |
Gym | $81 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $71 |
Massage | $59 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab |
Tap water | 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. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow |