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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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. | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |