Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $354 | $678 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $44 | $157 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $81 | $261 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $18 | $56 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $2 | $45 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $22 | $110 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $9 | $107 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $23 | $105 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |