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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |