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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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.. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |