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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 | $2498 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $965 | $1174 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $136 | $175 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $271 | $313 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $37 | $51 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $164 | $196 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $24 | $10 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $63 | $78 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $44 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $18 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $29 | $54 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $24 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $47 | $82 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $65 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $65 | $142 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $50 | $64 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
| 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |