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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $2498 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $844 | $1174 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $98 | $175 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $121 | $313 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $25 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $9 | $78 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $54 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $23 | $82 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $14 | $44 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $19 | $142 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |