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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $5431 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $2891 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $383 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $656 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $72 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $326 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $45 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $220 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $78 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $30 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $100 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $74 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $195 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $55 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $197 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $109 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |