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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $480 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $82 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $174 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $77 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $23 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $28 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $17 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $22 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $46 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $37 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |