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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $659 | $1293 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $354 | $732 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $44 | $87 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $81 | $131 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $18 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $49 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $6 | $21 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $6 | $14 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $11 | $8 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $22 | $73 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $9 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |