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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | May - September | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1230 | $922 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $499 | $400 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $108 | $91 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $202 | $151 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $21 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $120 | $79 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $36 | $5 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $16 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $13 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $9 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $43 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $37 | $22 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $48 | $30 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $26 | $27 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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). | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |