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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |