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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1549 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $618 | $778 | $1036 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $129 | $281 | $236 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $269 | $182 | $371 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $32 | $49 | $43 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $151 | $159 | $157 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $55 | $11 | $12 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $21 | $9 | $48 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $19 | $81 | $35 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $36 | $69 | $37 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $56 | $65 | $163 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $30 | $51 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, 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. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |