Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
Rent | $932 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
Groceries | $121 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
Dining out | $403 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
Taxis | $48 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
Yoga | $93 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
Massage | $59 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |