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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Hungarian | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - June, September - November | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1230 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $499 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $108 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $202 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $120 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $9 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $36 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $27 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $7 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $48 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $26 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |