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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |