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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | February - May | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $316 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $161 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $128 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $88 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $15 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $15 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $6 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $2 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $74 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $34 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $71 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |