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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |