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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | May - September | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $922 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $400 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $91 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $151 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $21 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $79 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $5 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $12 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $16 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $13 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $22 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $30 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $27 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |