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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |