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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $922 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $400 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $91 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $151 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $79 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $5 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $16 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $13 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $30 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $27 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | 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). | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |