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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |