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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $965 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $136 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $271 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $37 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $164 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $24 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $18 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $29 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $24 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $47 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $65 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $50 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |