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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | September - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1321 | $1293 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $615 | $844 | $732 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $114 | $98 | $87 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $165 | $121 | $131 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $9 | $21 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $23 | $73 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $30 | $14 | $15 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $59 | $19 | $54 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |