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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $5431 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $2891 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $383 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $656 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $72 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $326 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $220 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $78 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $100 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $74 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $195 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $55 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $197 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |