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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $932 | $615 | $499 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $121 | $114 | $108 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $403 | $165 | $202 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $29 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $133 | $120 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $7 | $9 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $21 | $36 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $27 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $25 | $13 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $29 | $7 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $30 | $37 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $93 | $59 | $48 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $59 | $31 | $26 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |