Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | December - April | May - September | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $2359 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $400 | $1036 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $91 | $236 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $151 | $371 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $21 | $43 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $157 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $12 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $12 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $35 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $117 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $30 | $163 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $27 | $75 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |