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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $316 | $678 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $161 | $157 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $128 | $261 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $35 | $56 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $88 | $209 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $35 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $15 | $63 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $15 | $42 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $45 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $28 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $2 | $8 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $110 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $34 | $107 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $71 | $105 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |