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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |