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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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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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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1867 | $2143 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $778 | $923 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $281 | $127 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $182 | $207 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $49 | $42 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $159 | $160 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $24 | $49 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $97 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $20 | $217 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $64 | $77 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $69 | $42 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $51 | $101 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |