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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $354 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $44 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $81 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $49 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $3 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $6 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $11 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $22 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $9 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $23 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $15 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |