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Population | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $659 | $1984 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $354 | $965 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $44 | $136 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $81 | $271 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $37 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $49 | $164 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $3 | $24 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $6 | $63 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $6 | $27 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $2 | $18 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $11 | $29 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $15 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $22 | $47 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $9 | $65 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $23 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $15 | $50 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |