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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2498 | $2143 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $1174 | $923 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $175 | $127 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $313 | $207 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $196 | $160 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $10 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $78 | $17 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $54 | $97 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $82 | $77 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $44 | $42 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $142 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $64 | $101 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |