Barcelona vs Budapest vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs New York City vs Valencia

	Barcelona 🇪🇸 Remove	Budapest 🇭🇺 Remove	Cape Town 🇿🇦 Remove	Hanoi 🇻🇳 Remove	Larnaca 🇨🇾 Remove	New York City 🇺🇸 Remove	Valencia 🇪🇸 Remove
Population	5,585,556	1,768,073	4,617,560	8,053,663	144,900	8,323,340	834,000
Official language(s)	Catalan, Spanish	Hungarian	Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English	Vietnamese	Greek	English (de facto)	Spanish, Valencian
Level of English	High	High	Very high	Moderate	High	Very high	Moderate
Main airport	Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)	Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD)	Cape Town International Airport (CPT)	Nội Bài International Airport (HAN)	Larnaca International Airport (LCA)	John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)	Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit	April - June, September - November	March - June, September - November	March - May, September - November	January, February, October - December	March - May, October - December	April - June, September - November	March - June, September, October
Currency	EUR - Euro (€)	HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft)	ZAR - South African Rand (R)	VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫)	EUR - Euro (€)	USD - US Dollar ($)	EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards	Accepted almost evewhere	Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops	Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops	Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred.	Accepted everywhere	Accepted everywhere	Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Average monthly costs	$2384	$1230	$1549	$1167	$1959	$5431	$1976
Rent	$932	$499	$618	$503	$678	$2891	$869
Groceries	$121	$108	$129	$151	$157	$383	$146
Dining out	$403	$202	$269	$134	$261	$656	$292
Cafe	$45	$29	$32	$39	$56	$72	$42
Coworking space	$213	$120	$151	$72	$209	$326	$152
Mobile internet	$10	$9	$27	$4	$35	$45	$16
Public transportation	$127	$36	$55	$20	$63	$220	$38
Taxis	$48	$27	$21	$13	$42	$78	$42
Shared bicycles and scooters	$24	$13	$49	$0	$45	$30	$30
Sport and cultural events	$81	$24	$19	$3	$28	$100	$73
Museums and sights	$33	$7	$15	$4	$8	$74	$44
Nightlife	$112	$43	$43	$89	$110	$195	$66
Gym	$81	$37	$36	$57	$107	$55	$34
Yoga	$93	$48	$56	$57	$105	$197	$87
Massage	$59	$26	$30	$21	$54	$109	$45
SIM card options	Vodafone, Movistar	Vodafone, Telenor	MTN, Vodacom	Viettel, Mobifone	Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN	AT&T, Verizon	Vodafone, Orange
Tipping	5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere	10 - 15% at restaurants and bars	10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere	Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%.	10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars	15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars	Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps	Cabify, FreeNow	Bolt, Fotaxi	Uber, Bolt	Grab, GoViet	nTaxi	Uber, Lyft	Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water	Drinkable	Drinkable	Not drinkable	Not drinkable	Not drinkable	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.	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.	South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals.	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.	Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well..	American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.	Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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	Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow	Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads	Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka	Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.	Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local	Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots	Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants	Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets	Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food	Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too.	Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants	Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options	98 options on HappyCow	47 options on HappyCow	24 options on HappyCow	104 listings on Happy Cow	14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available	309 options on HappyCow	98 listings on Happy Cow