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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $383 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $656 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $72 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $326 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $220 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $78 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $30 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $100 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $74 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $195 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $197 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $109 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |