Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | March - May, September, October | December - April | June - October | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $1984 | $2359 | $1806 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $316 | $965 | $1036 | $780 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $161 | $136 | $236 | $158 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $128 | $271 | $371 | $240 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $35 | $37 | $43 | $53 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $88 | $164 | $157 | $175 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $15 | $63 | $12 | $61 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $33 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $6 | $29 | $35 | $19 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $74 | $47 | $117 | $50 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $34 | $65 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $71 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $37 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |