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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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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 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | 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 | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $354 | $678 | $923 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $44 | $157 | $127 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $81 | $261 | $207 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $18 | $56 | $42 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $49 | $209 | $160 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $6 | $63 | $17 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $11 | $28 | $97 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $22 | $110 | $77 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $9 | $107 | $42 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $15 | $54 | $101 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at 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 | BiTaksi | nTaxi | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |