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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $844 | $400 | $778 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $98 | $91 | $281 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $121 | $151 | $182 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $21 | $49 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $79 | $159 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $9 | $5 | $11 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $14 | $16 | $24 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $24 | $13 | $81 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $64 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $14 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $19 | $30 | $65 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |