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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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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Thai | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $974 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $274 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $169 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $108 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $60 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $20 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $41 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $55 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |