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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Turkish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | September - December | April - June, September and October | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1321 | $659 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $844 | $354 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $98 | $44 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $121 | $81 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $25 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $9 | $6 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $2 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $11 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $23 | $22 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $14 | $9 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $19 | $23 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |