Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1833 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $1066 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $95 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $25 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $7 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $33 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $26 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $54 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $31 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $40 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |