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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1549 | $1984 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $618 | $965 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $129 | $136 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $269 | $271 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $32 | $37 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $151 | $164 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $27 | $24 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $55 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $21 | $27 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $18 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $19 | $29 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $47 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $36 | $65 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $56 | $65 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $30 | $50 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |