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Population 5,585,556 3,400,000 1,768,073 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish German Hungarian Korean Georgian
Level of English High Very high High Moderate Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November May - September March - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $2200 $1230 $2184 $1462
Rent $932 $939 $499 $797 $752
Groceries $121 $188 $108 $356 $112
Dining out $403 $271 $202 $211 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $29 $69 $45
Coworking space $213 $174 $120 $222 $125
Mobile internet $10 $23 $9 $40 $4
Public transportation $127 $88 $36 $40 $8
Taxis $48 $58 $27 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $13 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $64 $24 $39 $21
Museums and sights $33 $37 $7 $6 $9
Nightlife $112 $63 $43 $93 $53
Gym $81 $66 $37 $69 $33
Yoga $93 $99 $48 $112 $37
Massage $59 $56 $26 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow