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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |