Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $274 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $923 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $169 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $127 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $108 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $207 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $45 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $60 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $17 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $20 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $8 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $62 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $77 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $41 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $42 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $54 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $101 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |