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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 1,166,978 731,387 8,850,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Thai Ukrainian Spanish Georgian
Level of English High High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November November - April May - September March - May, October, November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $974 $922 $1867 $1462
Rent $932 $499 $274 $400 $778 $752
Groceries $121 $108 $169 $91 $281 $112
Dining out $403 $202 $108 $151 $182 $169
Cafe $45 $29 $45 $21 $49 $45
Coworking space $213 $120 $95 $79 $159 $125
Mobile internet $10 $9 $11 $4 $25 $4
Public transportation $127 $36 $60 $5 $11 $8
Taxis $48 $27 $20 $12 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $10 $16 $24 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $8 $13 $81 $21
Museums and sights $33 $7 $8 $9 $20 $9
Nightlife $112 $43 $62 $43 $64 $53
Gym $81 $37 $41 $22 $69 $33
Yoga $93 $48 $55 $30 $65 $37
Massage $59 $26 $10 $27 $51 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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 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.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow