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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $974 | $1167 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $274 | $503 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $169 | $151 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $108 | $134 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $45 | $39 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $60 | $20 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $20 | $13 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $89 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $41 | $57 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $55 | $57 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |