Barcelona vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Lisbon vs Seoul vs Ubud

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 5,585,556 1,125,316 15,520,000 517,000 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Low Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November February - May April - June, September and October March - May, September, October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $959 $659 $1984 $2184 $1363
Rent $932 $316 $354 $965 $797 $658
Groceries $121 $161 $44 $136 $356 $150
Dining out $403 $128 $81 $271 $211 $10
Cafe $45 $35 $18 $37 $69 $28
Coworking space $213 $88 $49 $164 $222 $106
Mobile internet $10 $4 $3 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $127 $15 $6 $63 $40 $53
Taxis $48 $15 $6 $27 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $0 $2 $18 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $6 $11 $29 $39 $14
Museums and sights $33 $2 $15 $24 $6 $9
Nightlife $112 $74 $22 $47 $93 $118
Gym $81 $34 $9 $65 $69 $72
Yoga $93 $71 $23 $65 $112 $87
Massage $59 $10 $15 $50 $75 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Grab BiTaksi Uber, FreeNow Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water 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. 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 Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants 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 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow