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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $732 | $778 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $87 | $281 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $131 | $182 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $49 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $96 | $159 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $21 | $11 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $20 | $51 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |