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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $1867 | $1833 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $778 | $1066 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $281 | $95 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $182 | $210 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $25 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $159 | $130 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $25 | $7 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $11 | $33 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $9 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $81 | $55 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $64 | $54 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $69 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $65 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $51 | $32 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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 cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |