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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |