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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | High |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1293 | $5431 | $1289 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $732 | $2891 | $567 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $87 | $383 | $10 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $131 | $656 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $72 | $27 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $96 | $326 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $16 | $45 | $10 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $220 | $30 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $14 | $78 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $30 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $8 | $100 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $9 | $74 | $12 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $73 | $195 | $82 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $15 | $55 | $23 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $62 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $20 | $109 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |