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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $2498 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $1174 | $1036 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $175 | $236 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $313 | $371 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $51 | $43 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $196 | $157 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $78 | $12 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $44 | $48 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $54 | $35 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $82 | $117 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $44 | $37 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $142 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |