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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Greek |
| Level of English | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1959 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $678 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $157 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $261 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $63 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $110 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $107 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $105 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |