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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $974 | $1984 | $1833 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $274 | $965 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $169 | $136 | $95 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $108 | $271 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $45 | $37 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $164 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $60 | $63 | $33 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $20 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $10 | $18 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $29 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $54 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $41 | $65 | $31 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $55 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $50 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |