Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Very High | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $503 | $400 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $151 | $91 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $134 | $151 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $39 | $21 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $20 | $5 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $3 | $13 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $89 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $57 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $21 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |