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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |