Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $2143 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $274 | $354 | $923 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $169 | $44 | $127 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $108 | $81 | $207 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $160 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $60 | $6 | $17 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $8 | $11 | $97 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $8 | $15 | $217 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $62 | $22 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $41 | $9 | $42 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $55 | $23 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $101 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |