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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $1867 | $2184 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $778 | $797 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $281 | $356 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $182 | $211 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $49 | $69 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $159 | $222 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $40 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $11 | $40 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $9 | $41 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $81 | $39 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $64 | $93 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $69 | $69 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $65 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $51 | $75 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |