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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1867 | $2143 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $778 | $923 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $281 | $127 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $182 | $207 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $159 | $160 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $25 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $11 | $17 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $24 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $81 | $97 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $64 | $77 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $69 | $42 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $51 | $101 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |