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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | May - September | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $400 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $91 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $151 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $21 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $79 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $5 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $12 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $13 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |