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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | December - April | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1549 | $1959 | $2359 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $618 | $678 | $1036 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $129 | $157 | $236 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $269 | $261 | $371 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $56 | $43 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $151 | $209 | $157 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $27 | $35 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $55 | $63 | $12 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $21 | $42 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $45 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 | $28 | $35 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $110 | $117 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $36 | $107 | $37 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $56 | $105 | $163 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $30 | $54 | $75 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |