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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $965 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $136 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $37 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $65 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $50 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |