Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | High | High | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | September - December | March - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1321 | $1959 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $615 | $844 | $678 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $114 | $98 | $157 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $165 | $121 | $261 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $25 | $56 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $9 | $63 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $28 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $23 | $110 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $30 | $14 | $107 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $59 | $19 | $105 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |