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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |