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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1321 | $659 | $1984 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $844 | $354 | $965 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $98 | $44 | $136 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $121 | $81 | $271 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $18 | $37 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $164 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $6 | $27 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $14 | $2 | $18 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $11 | $29 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $23 | $22 | $47 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $14 | $9 | $65 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $19 | $23 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |