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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 259,453
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English High Low High Low Moderate
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May January - May, October - December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1230 $959 $2143
Rent $932 $480 $499 $316 $923
Groceries $121 $82 $108 $161 $127
Dining out $403 $174 $202 $128 $207
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $35 $42
Coworking space $213 $77 $120 $88 $160
Mobile internet $10 $11 $9 $4 $21
Public transportation $127 $23 $36 $15 $17
Taxis $48 $28 $27 $15 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $13 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $24 $6 $97
Museums and sights $33 $7 $7 $2 $217
Nightlife $112 $46 $43 $74 $77
Gym $81 $15 $37 $34 $42
Yoga $93 $57 $48 $71 $54
Massage $59 $37 $26 $10 $101
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab N/A
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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow