Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
|
Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
|
Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
|
Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
|
|
Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1867 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $778 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $281 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $49 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $159 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $25 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $11 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $24 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $81 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $20 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $64 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $69 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $65 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $51 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |