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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |