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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $659 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $354 | $400 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $44 | $91 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $81 | $151 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $18 | $21 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $6 | $5 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $2 | $16 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $11 | $13 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $22 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $9 | $22 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $23 | $30 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 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 cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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). | 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. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |