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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow |