Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $316 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $161 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $128 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $35 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $15 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $6 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $74 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $34 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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