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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $965 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $136 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $37 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $65 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $50 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |