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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population 5,585,556 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish German Spanish Hungarian
Level of English High Very high Low High
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $2384 $2200 $1097 $1230
Rent $932 $939 $480 $499
Groceries $121 $188 $82 $108
Dining out $403 $271 $174 $202
Cafe $45 $57 $22 $29
Coworking space $213 $174 $77 $120
Mobile internet $10 $23 $11 $9
Public transportation $127 $88 $23 $36
Taxis $48 $58 $28 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $17 $13
Sport and cultural events $81 $64 $22 $24
Museums and sights $33 $37 $7 $7
Nightlife $112 $63 $46 $43
Gym $81 $66 $15 $37
Yoga $93 $99 $57 $48
Massage $59 $56 $37 $26
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi
Tap water Drinkable 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 Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow