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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1167 | $1867 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $503 | $778 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $151 | $281 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $134 | $182 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $49 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $72 | $159 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $20 | $11 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $13 | $9 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $3 | $81 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $89 | $64 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $57 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |