|
Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
|
Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
|
Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
|
Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
|
Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
|
|
| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $2143 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $923 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $127 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $207 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $42 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $160 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $17 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $9 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $97 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $217 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $77 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $42 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $101 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |