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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |