Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $400 | $778 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $91 | $281 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $151 | $182 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $21 | $49 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $79 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $5 | $11 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $12 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $16 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $13 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $43 | $64 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $22 | $69 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $30 | $65 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $27 | $51 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |