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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |