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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Very high | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft |
| 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings 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 | 309 options on HappyCow |