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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $678 | $1174 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $157 | $175 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $261 | $313 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $51 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $209 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $35 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $78 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $45 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $28 | $54 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $110 | $82 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $107 | $44 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $105 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $54 | $64 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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.. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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. | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |