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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $1549 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $844 | $618 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $98 | $129 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $121 | $269 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $25 | $32 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $151 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $27 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $9 | $55 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $23 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $14 | $36 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $19 | $56 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $30 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |