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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |