Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | February - May | May - September | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $316 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $161 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $128 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $15 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $74 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $34 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $71 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |