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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | November - April | April - June, September and October | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $659 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $274 | $354 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $169 | $44 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $108 | $81 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $95 | $49 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $60 | $6 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $10 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $11 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $62 | $22 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $41 | $9 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $55 | $23 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |