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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $274 | $354 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $169 | $44 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $108 | $81 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $60 | $6 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $10 | $2 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $8 | $11 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $8 | $15 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $62 | $22 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $41 | $9 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $55 | $23 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |