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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $175 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $313 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $196 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $78 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $44 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $64 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |