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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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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | 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) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $659 | $2143 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $354 | $923 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $44 | $127 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $81 | $207 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $42 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $49 | $160 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $3 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $6 | $17 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $6 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $2 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $11 | $97 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $15 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $77 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $9 | $42 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $23 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $15 | $101 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |