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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $659 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $354 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $44 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $81 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $49 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $3 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $6 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $2 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $23 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $15 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |