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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2498 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $1174 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $175 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $313 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $51 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $196 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $10 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $78 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $44 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $54 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $82 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $44 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $64 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |