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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | 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% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |