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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $400 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $91 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $151 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $21 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $79 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $5 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $12 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $16 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $13 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $43 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $22 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $30 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $27 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |