|
Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
|
Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
|
Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
|
Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
|
Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
|
|
| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |