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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1230 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $499 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $108 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $202 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $29 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $120 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $9 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $36 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $27 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $13 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $37 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $48 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $26 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |