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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $678 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $157 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $261 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $56 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $209 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $35 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $63 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $45 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $28 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $110 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $107 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $105 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $54 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |