Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | December - April | June - October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |