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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |