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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | February - May | May - September | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $959 | $922 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $316 | $400 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $161 | $91 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $128 | $151 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $21 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $88 | $79 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $15 | $5 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $15 | $12 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $6 | $13 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $2 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $74 | $43 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $34 | $22 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $71 | $30 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $27 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |