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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $778 | $780 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $281 | $158 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $182 | $240 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 | $53 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $159 | $175 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $25 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $11 | $61 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $24 | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $81 | $19 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $35 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $64 | $50 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $66 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $51 | $37 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |