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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |