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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $316 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $161 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $128 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $35 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $15 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $15 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $6 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $74 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $34 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $71 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |