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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $974 | $1806 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $274 | $780 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $169 | $158 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $108 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $60 | $61 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $20 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $50 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $41 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $55 | $66 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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! |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |