Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $316 | $678 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $161 | $157 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $128 | $261 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $56 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $209 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $15 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $28 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $110 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $34 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $71 | $105 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |