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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,305,737 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Spanish Czech Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High High High Low Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November September - December June - October May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $1321 $1806 $1363 $1976
Rent $932 $499 $844 $780 $658 $869
Groceries $121 $108 $98 $158 $150 $146
Dining out $403 $202 $121 $240 $10 $292
Cafe $45 $29 $25 $53 $28 $42
Coworking space $213 $120 $95 $175 $106 $152
Mobile internet $10 $9 $11 $24 $3 $16
Public transportation $127 $36 $9 $61 $53 $38
Taxis $48 $27 $9 $33 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $14 $19 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $24 $19 $14 $73
Museums and sights $33 $7 $4 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $112 $43 $23 $50 $118 $66
Gym $81 $37 $14 $56 $72 $34
Yoga $93 $48 $19 $66 $87 $87
Massage $59 $26 $10 $37 $10 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, T-Mobile 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 10% at restaurants and bars, 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) Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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 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! 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow