Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $383 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $72 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $45 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $220 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $195 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $55 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $109 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |