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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | June - October | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $922 | $2143 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $400 | $923 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $91 | $127 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $151 | $207 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $21 | $42 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $79 | $160 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $5 | $17 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $16 | $49 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $13 | $97 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $43 | $77 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $27 | $101 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 cafés for maté and facturas | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |