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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $5431 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $2891 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $383 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $656 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $72 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $326 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $45 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $220 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $78 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $30 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $100 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $74 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $195 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $55 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $197 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $109 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |