Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |