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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Moderate | High | 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) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1867 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $778 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $281 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $182 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $49 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $159 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $25 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $11 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $24 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $81 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $64 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $69 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $51 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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) | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 día. 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |