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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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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 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $2498 | $2143 | $1833 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $1174 | $923 | $1066 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $175 | $127 | $95 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $210 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $51 | $42 | $25 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $196 | $160 | $130 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $78 | $17 | $33 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $54 | $97 | $55 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $20 | $217 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $82 | $77 | $54 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $44 | $42 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $142 | $54 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $64 | $101 | $32 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |