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Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $678 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $157 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $261 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $56 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $42 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $107 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $105 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $54 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |