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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | May - September | December - April | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $922 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $316 | $400 | $1036 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $161 | $91 | $236 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $128 | $151 | $371 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $35 | $21 | $43 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $157 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $15 | $5 | $12 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $48 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $6 | $13 | $35 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $74 | $43 | $117 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $34 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $71 | $30 | $163 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $75 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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). | 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. | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |