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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |