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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1293 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $615 | $732 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $114 | $87 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $165 | $131 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $133 | $96 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $7 | $16 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $21 | $21 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $29 | $9 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $45 | $73 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $30 | $15 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $59 | $54 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $31 | $20 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 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 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |