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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $1174 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $175 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $313 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $51 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $196 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $44 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $54 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $44 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $64 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |