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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2498 | $5431 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $1174 | $2891 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $175 | $383 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $313 | $656 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $51 | $72 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $196 | $326 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $10 | $45 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $78 | $220 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $44 | $78 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $49 | $30 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $54 | $100 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $20 | $74 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $82 | $195 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $44 | $55 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $142 | $197 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $64 | $109 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |