Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |