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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |