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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, 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% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |