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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |