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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $400 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $91 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $151 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $12 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $22 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $30 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $27 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |