Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | December - April |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $922 | $2359 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $400 | $1036 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $91 | $236 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $151 | $371 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $21 | $43 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $79 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $4 | $21 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $5 | $12 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $12 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $16 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $13 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $43 | $117 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $22 | $37 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $30 | $163 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $27 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | 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. | 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |