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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1867 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $778 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $281 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $182 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $159 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $11 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $24 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $81 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $64 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $69 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $65 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $51 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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 | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |