Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $678 | $965 | $778 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $157 | $136 | $281 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $261 | $271 | $182 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $56 | $37 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $209 | $164 | $159 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $25 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $63 | $63 | $11 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $45 | $18 | $24 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $28 | $29 | $81 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $110 | $47 | $64 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $107 | $65 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $65 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $54 | $50 | $51 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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. | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |