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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $659 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $354 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $44 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $81 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $49 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $6 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $6 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $11 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $22 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $9 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $23 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |