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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $503 | $400 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $151 | $91 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $134 | $151 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $39 | $21 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $20 | $5 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $89 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $57 | $22 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $57 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |