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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $965 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $136 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $271 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $37 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $164 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $24 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $27 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $18 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $29 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $47 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $65 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $65 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |