Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1867 | $2143 |
Rent | $932 | $615 | $778 | $923 |
Groceries | $121 | $114 | $281 | $127 |
Dining out | $403 | $165 | $182 | $207 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $159 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $11 | $17 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $24 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $20 | $217 |
Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $64 | $77 |
Gym | $81 | $30 | $69 | $42 |
Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $54 |
Massage | $59 | $31 | $51 | $101 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | N/A |
Tap water | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |