Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish |
Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 |
Rent | $932 | $499 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $778 |
Groceries | $121 | $108 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $281 |
Dining out | $403 | $202 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $182 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $49 |
Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $25 |
Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $11 |
Taxis | $48 | $27 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $20 |
Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $64 |
Gym | $81 | $37 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $69 |
Yoga | $93 | $48 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $65 |
Massage | $59 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $51 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |