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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,768,073 731,387 8,323,340 880,691 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Hungarian Ukrainian English (de facto) Spanish Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low High Low Very high Low High Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November May - September April - June, September - November December - April April-June, September-October May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1230 $922 $5431 $2359 $1289 $1363
Rent $932 $480 $499 $400 $2891 $1036 $567 $658
Groceries $121 $82 $108 $91 $383 $236 $10 $150
Dining out $403 $174 $202 $151 $656 $371 $227 $10
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $21 $72 $43 $27 $28
Coworking space $213 $77 $120 $79 $326 $157 $140 $106
Mobile internet $10 $11 $9 $4 $45 $21 $10 $3
Public transportation $127 $23 $36 $5 $220 $12 $30 $53
Taxis $48 $28 $27 $12 $78 $48 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $13 $16 $30 $0 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $24 $13 $100 $35 $18 $14
Museums and sights $33 $7 $7 $9 $74 $9 $12 $9
Nightlife $112 $46 $43 $43 $195 $117 $82 $118
Gym $81 $15 $37 $22 $55 $37 $23 $72
Yoga $93 $57 $48 $30 $197 $163 $62 $87
Massage $59 $37 $26 $27 $109 $75 $29 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow