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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1984 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $965 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $136 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $271 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $37 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $164 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $24 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $63 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $29 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $47 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $65 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $65 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Claro, 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |