Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low | Very High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | May - September | May - September |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $922 | $1759 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $400 | $717 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $91 | $148 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $151 | $280 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $21 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $79 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $5 | $95 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $12 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $16 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $13 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $9 | $24 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $22 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $30 | $82 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $27 | $48 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |