Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | High | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | March - June | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $932 | $499 | $844 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $121 | $108 | $98 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $403 | $202 | $121 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $9 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $14 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $23 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $81 | $37 | $14 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $93 | $48 | $19 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |