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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $2891 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $383 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $656 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $72 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $326 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $220 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $78 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $30 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $100 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $74 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $195 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $55 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $197 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $109 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |