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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |