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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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! | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |