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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |