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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Hungarian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1230 | $1293 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $499 | $732 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $108 | $87 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $202 | $131 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $120 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $9 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $36 | $21 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $37 | $15 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $48 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $26 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |