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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |