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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $1230 | $1867 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $932 | $499 | $778 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $121 | $108 | $281 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $403 | $202 | $182 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $49 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $120 | $159 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $9 | $25 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $36 | $11 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $48 | $27 | $9 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $13 | $24 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $24 | $81 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $7 | $20 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $43 | $64 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $81 | $37 | $69 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $93 | $48 | $65 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $59 | $26 | $51 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |