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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $400 | $732 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $91 | $87 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $151 | $131 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $21 | $18 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $79 | $96 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $5 | $21 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $13 | $8 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $22 | $15 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $30 | $54 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $27 | $20 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |