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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |