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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1959 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $678 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $157 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $261 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $209 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $28 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $110 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $107 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $105 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $54 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow |