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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Greek | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - March, December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1959 | $1833 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $678 | $1066 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $157 | $95 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $261 | $210 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $25 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $209 | $130 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $35 | $7 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $33 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $45 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $28 | $55 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $110 | $54 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $107 | $31 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $105 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $54 | $32 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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.. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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. | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| 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 | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |