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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | December - April | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1984 | $2359 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $965 | $1036 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $136 | $236 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $271 | $371 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $37 | $43 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $164 | $157 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $63 | $12 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $27 | $48 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $18 | $0 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $29 | $35 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $47 | $117 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $65 | $37 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $50 | $75 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |