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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $354 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $44 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $81 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $49 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $3 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $6 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $11 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $22 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $9 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $23 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $15 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |