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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |