Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $499 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $108 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $202 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $37 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $48 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |