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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1984 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $965 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $136 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $271 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $37 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $164 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $63 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $18 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $29 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $47 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $65 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $50 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |