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Population 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English High Low High High Moderate Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1097 $1351 $1230 $1167 $1462
Rent $932 $480 $615 $499 $503 $752
Groceries $121 $82 $114 $108 $151 $112
Dining out $403 $174 $165 $202 $134 $169
Cafe $45 $22 $38 $29 $39 $45
Coworking space $213 $77 $133 $120 $72 $125
Mobile internet $10 $11 $7 $9 $4 $4
Public transportation $127 $23 $21 $36 $20 $8
Taxis $48 $28 $9 $27 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $17 $25 $13 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $22 $29 $24 $3 $21
Museums and sights $33 $7 $29 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $112 $46 $45 $43 $89 $53
Gym $81 $15 $30 $37 $57 $33
Yoga $93 $57 $59 $48 $57 $37
Massage $59 $37 $31 $26 $21 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone 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 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow