Barcelona vs Hanoi vs Porto

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 5,585,556 8,053,663 237,559
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English High Moderate Very High
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1167 $1759
Rent $932 $503 $717
Groceries $121 $151 $148
Dining out $403 $134 $280
Cafe $45 $39 $45
Coworking space $213 $72 $96
Mobile internet $10 $4 $21
Public transportation $127 $20 $95
Taxis $48 $13 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $81 $3 $45
Museums and sights $33 $4 $24
Nightlife $112 $89 $66
Gym $81 $57 $56
Yoga $93 $57 $82
Massage $59 $21 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow