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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |