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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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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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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | 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. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |