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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1959 | $1984 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $678 | $965 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $157 | $136 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $261 | $271 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $37 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $209 | $164 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $35 | $24 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $63 | $63 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $42 | $27 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $45 | $18 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $28 | $29 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $24 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $110 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $107 | $65 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $105 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $54 | $50 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |