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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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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 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | September - December | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1321 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $844 | $732 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $98 | $87 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $121 | $131 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $9 | $21 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $23 | $73 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $14 | $15 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $19 | $54 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |