Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |