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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and 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 | BiTaksi | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |