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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $354 | $778 | $923 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $44 | $281 | $127 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $81 | $182 | $207 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $49 | $159 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $3 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $6 | $11 | $17 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $6 | $9 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $2 | $24 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $11 | $81 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $217 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $64 | $77 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $9 | $69 | $42 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $23 | $65 | $54 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $15 | $51 | $101 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |