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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Greek | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1959 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $678 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $157 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $261 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $209 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $35 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $45 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $28 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $110 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $107 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $105 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $54 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |