Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1867 | $2143 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $778 | $923 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $281 | $127 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $207 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $49 | $42 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $159 | $160 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $24 | $49 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $97 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $20 | $217 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $64 | $77 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $69 | $42 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $65 | $54 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $51 | $101 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |