Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2384 | $2200 | $1230 | $1293 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $932 | $939 | $499 | $732 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $121 | $188 | $108 | $87 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $403 | $271 | $202 | $131 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $18 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $213 | $174 | $120 | $96 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $23 | $9 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $127 | $88 | $36 | $21 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $58 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $64 | $24 | $8 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $33 | $37 | $7 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $112 | $63 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $81 | $66 | $37 | $15 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $93 | $99 | $48 | $54 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $59 | $56 | $26 | $20 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |