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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |