Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1293 | $1867 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $732 | $778 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $87 | $281 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $131 | $182 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $96 | $159 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $11 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $8 | $81 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $73 | $64 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $15 | $69 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $54 | $65 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |