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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $923 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $127 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $207 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $42 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $160 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $17 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $49 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $97 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $217 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $77 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $54 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $101 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |