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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $354 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $44 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $81 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $6 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $9 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $23 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $15 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |