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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $965 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $136 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $37 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $65 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $50 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |