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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |