Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | English (de facto) |
Level of English | High | High | Very high | Very high |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 | $5431 |
Rent | $932 | $615 | $965 | $2891 |
Groceries | $121 | $114 | $136 | $383 |
Dining out | $403 | $165 | $271 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $37 | $72 |
Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $164 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $24 | $45 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $220 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $18 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $29 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $24 | $74 |
Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $47 | $195 |
Gym | $81 | $30 | $65 | $55 |
Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $59 | $31 | $50 | $109 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |