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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $732 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $87 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $131 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $96 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $21 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $73 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $15 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $54 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $20 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |