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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 2,427,000 1,270,169
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Low High
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January - March, December January - April, December April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1293 $1289
Rent $932 $480 $732 $567
Groceries $121 $82 $87 $10
Dining out $403 $174 $131 $227
Cafe $45 $22 $18 $27
Coworking space $213 $77 $96 $140
Mobile internet $10 $11 $16 $10
Public transportation $127 $23 $21 $30
Taxis $48 $28 $14 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $8 $18
Museums and sights $33 $7 $9 $12
Nightlife $112 $46 $73 $82
Gym $81 $15 $15 $23
Yoga $93 $57 $54 $62
Massage $59 $37 $20 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Claro, Tigo A1, Telenor, Vivacom
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 Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify EasyTaxi TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow