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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $1984 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $965 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $136 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $271 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $37 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $164 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $24 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $63 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $27 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $18 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $29 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $47 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $65 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $65 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $50 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |