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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $1174 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $175 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $313 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $51 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $196 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $10 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $78 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $49 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $54 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $20 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $44 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $142 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $64 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |