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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |