Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |