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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $923 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $127 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $207 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $21 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $17 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $217 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $77 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $42 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $54 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $101 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow |