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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $503 | $354 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $151 | $44 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $134 | $81 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $72 | $49 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $20 | $6 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $3 | $11 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $57 | $9 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $21 | $15 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |