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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,768,073 15,520,000 6,578,0179 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Hungarian Turkish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low High Low Moderate Low
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) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
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 May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
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
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1230 $659 $2498 $1363
Rent $932 $480 $499 $354 $1174 $658
Groceries $121 $82 $108 $44 $175 $150
Dining out $403 $174 $202 $81 $313 $10
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $18 $51 $28
Coworking space $213 $77 $120 $49 $196 $106
Mobile internet $10 $11 $9 $3 $10 $3
Public transportation $127 $23 $36 $6 $78 $53
Taxis $48 $28 $27 $6 $44 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $13 $2 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $24 $11 $54 $14
Museums and sights $33 $7 $7 $15 $20 $9
Nightlife $112 $46 $43 $22 $82 $118
Gym $81 $15 $37 $9 $44 $72
Yoga $93 $57 $48 $23 $142 $87
Massage $59 $37 $26 $15 $64 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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! Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
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 255 listings on Happy Cow