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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $127 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $207 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $42 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $160 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $17 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $97 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $77 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |