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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |