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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |