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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $965 | $400 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $136 | $91 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $271 | $151 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $37 | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $164 | $79 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $24 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $63 | $5 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $27 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $18 | $16 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $29 | $13 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $47 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $65 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $65 | $30 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $50 | $27 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |