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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $922 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $400 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $91 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $151 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $79 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $5 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $16 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $13 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $30 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $27 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
| Tap water | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |