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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2498 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $1174 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $175 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $313 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $51 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $196 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $10 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $78 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $44 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $54 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $82 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $44 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $142 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $64 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |