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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |