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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 8,053,663 15,520,000 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January - March, December January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - June May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1167 $659 $1462 $1363
Rent $932 $480 $503 $354 $752 $658
Groceries $121 $82 $151 $44 $112 $150
Dining out $403 $174 $134 $81 $169 $10
Cafe $45 $22 $39 $18 $45 $28
Coworking space $213 $77 $72 $49 $125 $106
Mobile internet $10 $11 $4 $3 $4 $3
Public transportation $127 $23 $20 $6 $8 $53
Taxis $48 $28 $13 $6 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $0 $2 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $3 $11 $21 $14
Museums and sights $33 $7 $4 $15 $9 $9
Nightlife $112 $46 $89 $22 $53 $118
Gym $81 $15 $57 $9 $33 $72
Yoga $93 $57 $57 $23 $37 $87
Massage $59 $37 $21 $15 $53 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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 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 included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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 Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow