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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $175 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $44 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $142 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |