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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |