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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $844 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $98 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $121 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $95 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $9 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $24 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $23 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $14 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $19 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow |