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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $354 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $44 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $81 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $49 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $6 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $6 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $2 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $11 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $22 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $9 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $23 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $15 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |