Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $2143 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $923 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $127 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $207 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $42 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $160 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $17 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $97 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $217 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $42 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $101 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |