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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $922 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $400 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $91 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $151 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $43 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $22 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $30 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow |