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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | May - September | January - April, December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $922 | $1293 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $400 | $732 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $91 | $87 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $151 | $131 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $21 | $18 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $79 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $16 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $5 | $21 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $16 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $13 | $8 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $9 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $73 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $22 | $15 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $30 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $27 | $20 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |