Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | December - April |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $2359 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $844 | $503 | $1036 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $98 | $151 | $236 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $121 | $134 | $371 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $25 | $39 | $43 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $95 | $72 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $23 | $89 | $117 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $14 | $57 | $37 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $19 | $57 | $163 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |