Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $922 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $400 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $91 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $151 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $21 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $79 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $4 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $5 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $13 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $43 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $22 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $30 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $27 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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). | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |