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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| 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 also needed. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1549 | $959 | $1363 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $618 | $316 | $658 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $129 | $161 | $150 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $269 | $128 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $35 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $151 | $88 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $55 | $15 | $53 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $21 | $15 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $19 | $6 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $15 | $2 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $43 | $74 | $118 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $36 | $34 | $72 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $56 | $71 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $30 | $10 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |