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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1549 | $959 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $618 | $316 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $129 | $161 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $269 | $128 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $32 | $35 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $151 | $88 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $55 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $19 | $6 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $74 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $36 | $34 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |