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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |