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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $1984 | $1293 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $503 | $965 | $732 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $151 | $136 | $87 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $134 | $271 | $131 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $39 | $37 | $18 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $72 | $164 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $13 | $27 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $3 | $29 | $8 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $89 | $47 | $73 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $57 | $65 | $15 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $21 | $50 | $20 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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. |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |