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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |