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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 15,520,000 731,387 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Turkish Ukrainian Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Low Low Very High Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November April - June, September and October May - September May - September May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $659 $922 $1759 $1363
Rent $932 $499 $354 $400 $717 $658
Groceries $121 $108 $44 $91 $148 $150
Dining out $403 $202 $81 $151 $280 $10
Cafe $45 $29 $18 $21 $45 $28
Coworking space $213 $120 $49 $79 $96 $106
Mobile internet $10 $9 $3 $4 $21 $3
Public transportation $127 $36 $6 $5 $95 $53
Taxis $48 $27 $6 $12 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $2 $16 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $11 $13 $45 $14
Museums and sights $33 $7 $15 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $112 $43 $22 $43 $66 $118
Gym $81 $37 $9 $22 $56 $72
Yoga $93 $48 $23 $30 $82 $87
Massage $59 $26 $15 $27 $48 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Uklon Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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). A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow