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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1549 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $618 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $129 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $269 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $151 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $27 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $55 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $21 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $19 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $15 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $36 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $56 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $30 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |