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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |