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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $1959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $678 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $157 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $261 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $209 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $42 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $28 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $110 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $107 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $54 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 98 listings on Happy Cow |