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Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |