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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $659 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $274 | $354 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $169 | $44 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $108 | $81 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $95 | $49 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $60 | $6 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $10 | $2 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $11 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $8 | $15 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $62 | $22 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $41 | $9 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $55 | $23 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |