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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |