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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1293 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $965 | $732 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $136 | $87 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $131 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $37 | $18 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $16 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $21 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $0 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $73 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $50 | $20 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |