Barcelona vs Budapest vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi

Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 880,691 6,718,903 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English High High Low Low Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeão International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November December - April January - March, December March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $2359 $1833 $1462
Rent $932 $499 $1036 $1066 $752
Groceries $121 $108 $236 $95 $112
Dining out $403 $202 $371 $210 $169
Cafe $45 $29 $43 $25 $45
Coworking space $213 $120 $157 $130 $125
Mobile internet $10 $9 $21 $7 $4
Public transportation $127 $36 $12 $33 $8
Taxis $48 $27 $48 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $0 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $35 $55 $21
Museums and sights $33 $7 $9 $26 $9
Nightlife $112 $43 $117 $54 $53
Gym $81 $37 $37 $31 $33
Yoga $93 $48 $163 $40 $37
Massage $59 $26 $75 $32 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar 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 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 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, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow