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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |