Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - June | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $1293 | $5431 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $400 | $732 | $2891 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $91 | $87 | $383 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $151 | $131 | $656 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $21 | $18 | $72 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $96 | $326 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $21 | $220 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $12 | $14 | $78 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $0 | $30 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $8 | $100 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $9 | $74 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $22 | $15 | $55 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $30 | $54 | $197 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $27 | $20 | $109 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |