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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $965 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $136 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $271 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $37 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $164 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $24 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $18 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $29 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $24 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $47 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $65 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $50 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |