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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January - April, December | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1293 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $732 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $87 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $131 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $18 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $96 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $16 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $21 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $14 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $9 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $73 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $15 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $54 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $20 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |