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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $5431 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $2891 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $383 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $656 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $72 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $326 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $220 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $78 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $30 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $100 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $74 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $195 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $55 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $197 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $109 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |