Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1984 | $1867 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $965 | $778 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $136 | $281 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $49 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $164 | $159 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $24 | $25 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $11 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $18 | $24 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $81 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $24 | $20 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $47 | $64 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $65 | $69 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $65 | $65 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $50 | $51 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
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% 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 | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |