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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $922 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $400 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $91 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $151 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $79 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $5 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $12 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $13 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $22 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $30 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $27 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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). | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |