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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $974 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $499 | $274 | $732 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $108 | $169 | $87 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $202 | $108 | $131 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $29 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $96 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $36 | $60 | $21 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $13 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $8 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $73 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $37 | $41 | $15 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $48 | $55 | $54 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $20 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |