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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $659 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $354 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $44 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $81 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $49 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $6 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $11 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $22 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $9 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $23 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $15 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |