Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - June | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 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.. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |