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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1984 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $965 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $136 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $271 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $37 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $164 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $24 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $63 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $27 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $18 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $29 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $24 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $47 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $65 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $65 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $50 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |