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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $400 | $732 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $91 | $87 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $151 | $131 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $21 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $4 | $16 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $5 | $21 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $13 | $8 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $43 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $22 | $15 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $27 | $20 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |