Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $678 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $157 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $261 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $56 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $42 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $107 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $105 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $54 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |