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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $2498 | $5431 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $678 | $1174 | $2891 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $157 | $175 | $383 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $261 | $313 | $656 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $56 | $51 | $72 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $196 | $326 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $220 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $42 | $44 | $78 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $49 | $30 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $54 | $100 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $82 | $195 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $107 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $105 | $142 | $197 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $54 | $64 | $109 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |