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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |