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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |