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Population 926,426 5,585,556 1,768,073 144,900 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Greek Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High High Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November March - June, September - November March - May, October - December March - June May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2384 $1230 $1959 $1462 $1363
Rent $1650 $932 $499 $678 $752 $658
Groceries $243 $121 $108 $157 $112 $150
Dining out $396 $403 $202 $261 $169 $10
Cafe $66 $45 $29 $56 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $213 $120 $209 $125 $106
Mobile internet $40 $10 $9 $35 $4 $3
Public transportation $110 $127 $36 $63 $8 $53
Taxis $73 $48 $27 $42 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $13 $45 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $24 $28 $21 $14
Museums and sights $11 $33 $7 $8 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $112 $43 $110 $53 $118
Gym $62 $81 $37 $107 $33 $72
Yoga $139 $93 $48 $105 $37 $87
Massage $89 $59 $26 $54 $53 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow