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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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). | 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. | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |