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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1549 | $922 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $618 | $400 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $129 | $91 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $269 | $151 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $21 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $151 | $79 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $55 | $5 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $21 | $12 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $16 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $43 | $43 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $36 | $22 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $56 | $30 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $30 | $27 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |