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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $400 | $732 | $717 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $91 | $87 | $148 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $151 | $131 | $280 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $21 | $18 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $79 | $96 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $5 | $21 | $95 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $12 | $14 | $25 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $13 | $8 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |