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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |