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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $2359 | $2143 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $1036 | $923 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $236 | $127 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $371 | $207 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $43 | $42 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $157 | $160 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $12 | $17 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $35 | $97 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $117 | $77 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $37 | $42 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $163 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $75 | $101 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |