Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | March - May, October, November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $922 | $1867 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $400 | $778 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $91 | $281 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $151 | $182 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $21 | $49 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $79 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $5 | $11 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $16 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $13 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $43 | $64 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $22 | $69 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $30 | $65 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $27 | $51 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |