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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |