Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
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% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |