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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $503 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $151 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $134 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $39 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $72 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $20 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $13 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $3 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $89 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $57 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $57 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $21 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |