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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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 | 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 | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |