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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Greek | English (de facto) | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $5431 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $678 | $2891 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $157 | $383 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $261 | $656 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $56 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $209 | $326 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $35 | $45 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $63 | $220 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $42 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $45 | $30 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $28 | $100 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $110 | $195 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $107 | $55 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $105 | $197 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $54 | $109 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |