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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1959 | $1293 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $678 | $732 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $157 | $87 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $261 | $131 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $209 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $35 | $16 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $21 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $45 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $28 | $8 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $110 | $73 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $107 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $105 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $54 | $20 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |