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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $175 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $78 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $44 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $142 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |