Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $615 | $354 | $678 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $114 | $44 | $157 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $165 | $81 | $261 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $18 | $56 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $49 | $209 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $6 | $63 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $2 | $45 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $11 | $28 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $22 | $110 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $30 | $9 | $107 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $59 | $23 | $105 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $31 | $15 | $54 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |