Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 |
Rent | $932 | $316 | $778 | $1036 | $797 |
Groceries | $121 | $161 | $281 | $236 | $356 |
Dining out | $403 | $128 | $182 | $371 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $49 | $43 | $69 |
Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $159 | $157 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $11 | $12 | $40 |
Taxis | $48 | $15 | $9 | $48 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $81 | $35 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $6 |
Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $64 | $117 | $93 |
Gym | $81 | $34 | $69 | $37 | $69 |
Yoga | $93 | $71 | $65 | $163 | $112 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |