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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $965 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $136 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $271 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $37 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $164 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $24 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $18 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $29 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $47 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $65 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $50 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |