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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |