Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $5431 | $2359 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $2891 | $1036 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $383 | $236 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $656 | $371 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $72 | $43 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $326 | $157 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $220 | $12 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $78 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $30 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $100 | $35 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $74 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $195 | $117 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $55 | $37 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $197 | $163 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $109 | $75 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |