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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $1959 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $316 | $678 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $161 | $157 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $128 | $261 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $35 | $56 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $88 | $209 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $15 | $42 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $6 | $28 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $74 | $110 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $34 | $107 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $71 | $105 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |