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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | September - December | February - May | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $844 | $316 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $98 | $161 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $121 | $128 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $25 | $35 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $9 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $23 | $74 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $14 | $34 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $19 | $71 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |