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Population 5,585,556 3,400,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 731,387 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish German Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high Moderate Low Low High Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November May - September January, February, October - December April - June, September and October May - September April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $2200 $1167 $659 $922 $1289 $1976
Rent $932 $939 $503 $354 $400 $567 $869
Groceries $121 $188 $151 $44 $91 $10 $146
Dining out $403 $271 $134 $81 $151 $227 $292
Cafe $45 $57 $39 $18 $21 $27 $42
Coworking space $213 $174 $72 $49 $79 $140 $152
Mobile internet $10 $23 $4 $3 $4 $10 $16
Public transportation $127 $88 $20 $6 $5 $30 $38
Taxis $48 $58 $13 $6 $12 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $0 $2 $16 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $81 $64 $3 $11 $13 $18 $73
Museums and sights $33 $37 $4 $15 $9 $12 $44
Nightlife $112 $63 $89 $22 $43 $82 $66
Gym $81 $66 $57 $9 $22 $23 $34
Yoga $93 $99 $57 $23 $30 $62 $87
Massage $59 $56 $21 $15 $27 $29 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 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 Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Uklon 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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). 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow