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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (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 | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |