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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $922 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $400 | $732 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $91 | $87 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $151 | $131 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $18 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $5 | $21 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $12 | $14 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $13 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $43 | $73 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $22 | $15 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $30 | $54 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $27 | $20 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |