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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $659 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $844 | $354 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $98 | $44 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $121 | $81 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $18 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $49 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $9 | $6 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $6 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $14 | $2 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $24 | $11 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $23 | $22 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $14 | $9 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $19 | $23 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |