Barcelona vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,585,556 144,900 880,691 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Greek Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeรฃo International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - May, October - December December - April January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1959 $2359 $1833 $1976
Rent $932 $678 $1036 $1066 $869
Groceries $121 $157 $236 $95 $146
Dining out $403 $261 $371 $210 $292
Cafe $45 $56 $43 $25 $42
Coworking space $213 $209 $157 $130 $152
Mobile internet $10 $35 $21 $7 $16
Public transportation $127 $63 $12 $33 $38
Taxis $48 $42 $48 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $45 $0 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $81 $28 $35 $55 $73
Museums and sights $33 $8 $9 $26 $44
Nightlife $112 $110 $117 $54 $66
Gym $81 $107 $37 $31 $34
Yoga $93 $105 $163 $40 $87
Massage $59 $54 $75 $32 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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.. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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. Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow