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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | 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! | 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. | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |