Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Very high | High |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | June - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 | $1806 |
Rent | $932 | $844 | $618 | $678 | $965 | $780 |
Groceries | $121 | $98 | $129 | $157 | $136 | $158 |
Dining out | $403 | $121 | $269 | $261 | $271 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $32 | $56 | $37 | $53 |
Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $151 | $209 | $164 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $27 | $35 | $24 | $24 |
Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $55 | $63 | $63 | $61 |
Taxis | $48 | $9 | $21 | $42 | $27 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $49 | $45 | $18 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $29 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $43 | $110 | $47 | $50 |
Gym | $81 | $14 | $36 | $107 | $65 | $56 |
Yoga | $93 | $19 | $56 | $105 | $65 | $66 |
Massage | $59 | $10 | $30 | $54 | $50 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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! |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |