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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Hungarian | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1230 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $939 | $499 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $188 | $108 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $271 | $202 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $120 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $9 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $36 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $58 | $27 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $66 | $37 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $99 | $48 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $56 | $26 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |