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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | English (de facto) | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $5431 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $2891 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $383 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $656 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $72 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $326 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $220 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $78 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $30 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $100 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $74 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $195 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $55 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $197 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $109 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |