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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | September - December | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1321 | $1293 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $844 | $732 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $98 | $87 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $121 | $131 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $25 | $18 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $16 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $9 | $21 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $8 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $23 | $73 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $14 | $15 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $19 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $20 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |