Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | January - April, December | December - April | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $1293 | $2359 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $499 | $844 | $732 | $1036 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $108 | $98 | $87 | $236 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $202 | $121 | $131 | $371 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $18 | $43 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $96 | $157 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $9 | $21 | $12 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $14 | $48 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $24 | $8 | $35 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $23 | $73 | $117 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $37 | $14 | $15 | $37 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $48 | $19 | $54 | $163 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $20 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |