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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
| 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |