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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $1036 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $236 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $371 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $43 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $157 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $12 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $48 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $35 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $117 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $163 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $75 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |