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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |