Barcelona vs Berlin vs Madrid vs Mexico City

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 5,585,556 3,400,000 6,578,0179 8,850,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish German Spanish Spanish
Level of English High Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November May - September March - May, September - November March - May, October, November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $2200 $2498 $1867
Rent $932 $939 $1174 $778
Groceries $121 $188 $175 $281
Dining out $403 $271 $313 $182
Cafe $45 $57 $51 $49
Coworking space $213 $174 $196 $159
Mobile internet $10 $23 $10 $25
Public transportation $127 $88 $78 $11
Taxis $48 $58 $44 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $49 $24
Sport and cultural events $81 $64 $54 $81
Museums and sights $33 $37 $20 $20
Nightlife $112 $63 $82 $64
Gym $81 $66 $44 $69
Yoga $93 $99 $142 $65
Massage $59 $56 $64 $51
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar
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, bars and services
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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, 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
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow