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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1959 | $1984 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $678 | $965 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $157 | $136 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $261 | $271 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $56 | $37 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $209 | $164 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $63 | $63 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $42 | $27 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $45 | $18 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $28 | $29 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $110 | $47 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $107 | $65 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $54 | $50 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |