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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $400 | $778 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $91 | $281 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $151 | $182 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $49 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $159 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $11 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $24 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $81 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $64 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $30 | $65 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $27 | $51 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |