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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $1984 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $503 | $965 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $151 | $136 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $134 | $271 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $39 | $37 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $72 | $164 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $20 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $3 | $29 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $89 | $47 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $57 | $65 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $21 | $50 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |