Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |