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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1167 | $2498 | $1293 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $503 | $1174 | $732 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $151 | $175 | $87 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $134 | $313 | $131 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $39 | $51 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $72 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $20 | $78 | $21 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $3 | $54 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $89 | $82 | $73 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $57 | $44 | $15 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $57 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $21 | $64 | $20 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |