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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| 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. | 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 | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |