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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $797 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $356 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $211 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $69 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $222 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $40 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $41 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $39 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $93 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $69 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $112 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $75 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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