Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1867 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $778 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $281 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $49 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $159 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $25 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $24 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $20 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $64 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $69 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $65 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $51 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |