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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $922 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $400 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $91 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $151 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $21 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $79 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $5 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $12 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $16 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $13 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $22 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $30 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $27 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| 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 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). | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |