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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1293 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $732 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $87 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $131 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $96 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $16 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $14 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $73 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $54 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |