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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $2498 | $5431 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $1174 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $175 | $383 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $313 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $51 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $196 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $10 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $78 | $220 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $44 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $54 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $82 | $195 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $44 | $55 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $142 | $197 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $64 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |