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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |