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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $965 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $136 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $37 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $65 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $50 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |