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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1549 | $1867 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $618 | $778 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $129 | $281 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $269 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $32 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $151 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $27 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $55 | $11 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $36 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $56 | $65 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $30 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |