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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $2498 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $1174 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $175 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $313 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $51 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $196 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $78 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $44 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $49 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $54 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $44 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $142 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $64 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. | 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! | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |