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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1984 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $965 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $136 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $271 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $37 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $164 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $63 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $27 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $18 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $29 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $24 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $47 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $65 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $65 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $50 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |