Barcelona vs Hanoi vs Lviv

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 5,585,556 8,053,663 731,387
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Vietnamese Ukrainian
Level of English High Moderate Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $1167 $922
Rent $932 $503 $400
Groceries $121 $151 $91
Dining out $403 $134 $151
Cafe $45 $39 $21
Coworking space $213 $72 $79
Mobile internet $10 $4 $4
Public transportation $127 $20 $5
Taxis $48 $13 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $81 $3 $13
Museums and sights $33 $4 $9
Nightlife $112 $89 $43
Gym $81 $57 $22
Yoga $93 $57 $30
Massage $59 $21 $27
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon
Tap water 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. 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. 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).
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow