Barcelona vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Cape Town

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,830,000 4,617,560
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Romanian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English
Level of English High Low 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)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January - March, December April - October March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ZAR - South African Rand (R)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1351 $1549
Rent $932 $480 $615 $618
Groceries $121 $82 $114 $129
Dining out $403 $174 $165 $269
Cafe $45 $22 $38 $32
Coworking space $213 $77 $133 $151
Mobile internet $10 $11 $7 $27
Public transportation $127 $23 $21 $55
Taxis $48 $28 $9 $21
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $25 $49
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $29 $19
Museums and sights $33 $7 $29 $15
Nightlife $112 $46 $45 $43
Gym $81 $15 $30 $36
Yoga $93 $57 $59 $56
Massage $59 $37 $31 $30
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange MTN, Vodacom
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
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Bolt
Tap water 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. 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.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow
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
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow