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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1867 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $778 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $281 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $182 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $49 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $159 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $24 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $81 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $64 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $69 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $65 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $51 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |