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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $659 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $499 | $354 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $108 | $44 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $202 | $81 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $29 | $18 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $120 | $49 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $9 | $3 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $36 | $6 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $6 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $13 | $2 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $37 | $9 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $48 | $23 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $26 | $15 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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). | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |