Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $175 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $313 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $51 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $196 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $10 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $78 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $44 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $54 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $82 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $44 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $142 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $64 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |