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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $400 | $732 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $91 | $87 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $151 | $131 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $21 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $96 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $21 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $12 | $14 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $73 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $22 | $15 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $30 | $54 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $27 | $20 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |