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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| 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 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 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 | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | 10 options on Happy Cow |