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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $965 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $136 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $37 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $65 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $50 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |