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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |