Barcelona vs Lisbon vs Porto

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 5,585,556 517,000 237,559
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English High Very high Very High
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - May, September, October May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1984 $1759
Rent $932 $965 $717
Groceries $121 $136 $148
Dining out $403 $271 $280
Cafe $45 $37 $45
Coworking space $213 $164 $96
Mobile internet $10 $24 $21
Public transportation $127 $63 $95
Taxis $48 $27 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $18 $10
Sport and cultural events $81 $29 $45
Museums and sights $33 $24 $24
Nightlife $112 $47 $66
Gym $81 $65 $56
Yoga $93 $65 $82
Massage $59 $50 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, FreeNow Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow