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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $659 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $354 | $1174 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $44 | $175 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $81 | $313 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $18 | $51 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $49 | $196 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $49 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $11 | $54 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $22 | $82 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $9 | $44 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $15 | $64 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |